- Iran warns severe punishment as Khamenei vows bitter Israeli fate.
- Trump says US stays uninvolved but prepares for Iran response.
- Global leaders urge restraint to prevent wider Middle East conflict.
US President Donald Trump of Friday told Fox News he had advance knowledge of Israel’s air strikes on Iran, underscoring that Tehran “cannot have a nuclear bomb” and expressing hope for a return to diplomatic negotiations.
The comments followed Israel’s massive overnight operation targeting 100 Iranian sites, including nuclear and military facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes hit the Natanz atomic facility.
Iranian media reported the deaths of key military figures, including Revolutionary Guards leader Hossein Salami and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri.
Responding to the strikes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the Israeli operation as a “crime” carried out by “satanic, bloodstained hands.” He warned that Israel should expect “a severe punishment” and that “the powerful arm of the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces won’t let them go unpunished.”
“The Zionist regime has prepared for itself a bitter, painful fate,” Khamenei added, signaling a likely intensification of hostilities.
As the region braces for possible Iranian retaliation, global powers watch closely, urging restraint while preparing for all contingencies in an increasingly volatile Middle East.
However, Trump said that “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb” and that the US was hoping to get back to the negotiating table. He also emphasised US’ readiness to defend itself and Israel in the event of Iranian retaliation. While the Trump administration reportedly informed a key Middle Eastern ally ahead of the strikes, it reiterated that the US was not directly involved.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this stance, stating, “We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.” He added a stern warning: “Iran should not target US interests or personnel.”
Trump is set to convene a National Security Council meeting on Friday morning to discuss the unfolding situation.
Responding to the strikes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the Israeli operation as a “crime” carried out by “satanic, bloodstained hands.” He warned that Israel should expect “a severe punishment” and that “the powerful arm of the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces won’t let them go unpunished.”
“The Zionist regime has prepared for itself a bitter, painful fate,” Khamenei added, signaling a likely intensification of hostilities.
As the region braces for possible Iranian retaliation, global powers watch closely, urging restraint while preparing for all contingencies in an increasingly volatile Middle East.
Across the Atlantic, Britain distanced itself from the strikes and any protective measures for Israel against possible Iranian retaliation. The defence editor of The Times reported on social media that Britain will not protect Israel following the recent Israeli air raids.
In contrast to its limited involvement last October — when British jets helped prevent escalation after Iranian missile attacks on Israel — London has maintained a hands-off stance this time.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged both Israel and Iran to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue.
Neither Britain’s Foreign Office nor Ministry of Defence have commented on any potential role in the current crisis, leaving the country’s exact position ambiguous but cautious.
Meanwhile, Iran’s neighbour Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s military actions, labeling them “unjustified and illegitimate.” The Pakistani Foreign Office criticised the Israeli strikes as violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling them clear breaches of the UN Charter and international law.
The statement reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and expressed Pakistan’s “resolute solidarity” with the Iranian people. It warned that these provocations pose “a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond.”
Pakistan called upon the international community and the United Nations to take immediate action to halt the aggression and hold Israel accountable.
World leaders urge restraint
As the crisis intensifies, other nations and international organisations have voiced concern and called for calm.
Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the “blatant Israeli aggression” against Iran.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed alarm over the escalating conflict, warning it could further destabilise an already volatile region.
“We urge all parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric that exacerbate tensions and to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy,” she said.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the strikes as “a really unwelcome development,” highlighting the high risk of miscalculation and stressing the region “does not need any more military action.”
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi affirmed Japan’s commitment to diplomatic efforts to prevent further deterioration, while emphasising the protection of Japanese citizens in the region.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the military escalation, particularly concerned by the Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. His spokesperson urged both sides to exercise “maximum restraint” to avoid a deeper conflict.
Oman, which has played a mediating role in the Iran-US nuclear negotiations, denounced the Israeli strikes as “dangerous” and “reckless,” calling them a violation of the United Nations Charter. Oman urged the international community to adopt a firm stance to halt the escalation and maintain regional peace and security.
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