International and regional condemnations poured in following the Israeli aggression on Iran, calling it a violation of international law and Iranian sovereignty and slamming the attack as a provocation. 

During the early hours of Saturday, the Israeli occupation launched an aerial aggression against Iran, targeting its military facilities and bases. Preliminary reports and indications coined the attack as "weak", as minimal damage was inflicted. 

Iran has long warned "Israel" against any violation of its sovereignty, but amid the aggression, Iran's defenses were able to not only intercept the attack but also successfully thwart it and fully defend its territory.

International, regional condemnations

GCC

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the Israeli strikes, denouncing the assault as a "flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty."

Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned the aggression as a violation of Iran's sovereignty, calling for maximum restraint and the interference of the international community to work toward de-escalation of tensions in the region. 

UAE

The Emirati Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli attack, reiterating that all global conflicts must be resolved through diplomatic solutions.

Oman

Oman strongly decried the aggression on Iran as a blatant breach of its sovereignty and a flagrant violation of international law. 

Yemen

The Sanaa government expressed its solidarity with the people and the Republic of Iran, affirming that the Israeli aggression came as a result of Tehran's firm stance and defense of the people of Lebanon and Palestine. 

"Iran's position on the Palestinian cause is clear, and its support for the Resistance against the Israeli occupation and aggression serves as a beacon of hope for the peoples of the region." 

The Israeli aggression on Iran, according to Yemen, was a desperate attempt to divert attention from its heinous and terrorist crimes against the people of Gaza. 

On his part, the member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, condemned the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing Yemen's confidence that it will not affect Iran or its stance on supporting the Palestinian cause.

Iraq

The Iraqi government spokesperson slammed the Israeli aggression on Iran as part of its systematic expansion of its crimes throughout the region, this time reaching the Islamic Republic, without any accountability. 

The Iraqi government condemned the attack and extended its support to the people and the Republic of Iran.

On his part, Sayyed Muqtada al-Sadr said the bombardment of Iran by the Zionist entity, while an attack on a sovereign state, is too despicable and small to be condemned. 

"The weakness of the response reveals the extent of the confusion and deep anxiety the Israeli entity is mired in," he added. 

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Syria

Syria condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing its solidarity and support for Iran in the face of the aggression it is being subjected to.

“The Syrian Arab Republic condemns in the strongest terms the blatant Israeli aggression that took place on Saturday at dawn against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which coincided with a brutal air aggression against Syria, in a blatant violation of the sovereignty and sanctity of Iranian and Syrian territories, and a flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter," Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

The statement added, “Syria stresses that this Israeli aggression comes in the context of this entity's disregard for all international laws and its insistence on its ongoing criminal aggressive approach against the countries of the region, and the war of genocide and war crimes it is committing against their peoples.”

“The Syrian Arab Republic supports Iran's legitimate right to defend itself, protect its territories and the lives of its citizens, which is guaranteed by international laws, and expresses its strong solidarity and support for it in the face of the aggression it is being subjected to,” it asserted.

Qatar

Qatar denounced the aggression, calling on all sides to exercise maximum restraint, resolve conflicts diplomatically, and avoid all actions that could destabilize the region's security. 

Bahrain

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli occupation's attack on Iran, expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions and ongoing military operations in the Middle East. In a statement, the ministry called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the need to protect civilians, particularly in Gaza and southern Lebanon, in light of the ongoing Israeli onslaught. 

Jordan

Jordan condemned the attack on Iran, saying it represents a serious escalation that drives further tensions in the region and warned against slipping into a conflict that threatens regional stability and international security.

Additionally, a Jordanian military source stressed that Jordan did not allow the passage of any military aircraft through its airspace, as cited by the Petra news outlet.

Lebanon

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it condemns the airstrikes launched by "Israel" at dawn today in the Islamic Republic of Iran

"These attacks constitute a violation of Iran's sovereignty and a serious threat to regional and international security and peace," it added, calling on international institutions, especially the United Nations Security Council, to assume their responsibilities in putting an end to the Israeli escalation in the region.

Algeria

Likewise, Algeria's Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement denouncing the Israeli attack and extended solidarity with Iran, describing the aggression as a “blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty."

Pakistan

From South Asia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan blasted the Israeli aggression on Iran as a "clear violation of the United Nations charter."

Indonesia

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry released a similar statement, stressing that "such escalations and expansions of conflicts constitute a clear violation of international law."

Malaysia

The Malaysian Foreign Ministry stated that while the damages were still being assessed, the Israeli attack constituted a blatant breach of international law that aimed to undermine regional stability. 

Denouncing "Israel's" ongoing regional aggression, which has so far been committed with full impunity and without any accountability, Malaysia confirmed that its actions risk the outbreak of a wider conflict that could destabilize the West Asian region. 

It further called for restraint and an "immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the cycle of violence."

Russia

Moscow is deeply concerned over the ongoing escalation between "Israel" and Iran that threatens regional stability and security, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

"We are deeply concerned about the ongoing explosive escalation between Israel and the Islamic Republic [of Iran], which poses real threats to stability and security in the region," Zakharova said in a statement published by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia is ready to work with all parties to reduce the level of confrontation in the Middle East, the spokeswoman also said, adding that Moscow urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and cease the violence.

Palestinian Resistance factions

Hamas 

Hamas strongly denounced the Israeli aggression and violation, while praising Iran's air defenses, readiness, and repulsion of the attack. 

The Resistance movement reiterated its solidarity with Iran and its people in the face of Israeli arrogance and recklessness, hailing the Republic's brave stances and extension of support for the Palestinian people. 

Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The PIJ considered the Israeli attack a "blatant attack on the peoples of our nation and region and a serious threat to their security," as well as a failed attempt to break the Resistance forces in the region, saying such acts would only magnify their strength and resolve. 

Palestinian Resistance Committees

According to the Palestinian Resistance Committees, the attack reveals "the incapacity of the zionist entity and its hesitancy to confront Iran after the two operations of "True Promise". It is now fearful, confused, and panicked, having lost the deterrence balance it has boasted about since the establishment of its temporary state."

The Committees further affirmed that Iran's successful thwarting of the attack, not to mention the significant failure of the zionist aggression in achieving its goals, despite extensive intelligence efforts and unlimited support from the enemies of the nation within the American administration, the oppressive West, and certain normalization states, marks a new phase characterized by the end of Zionist hegemony and superiority on all fronts.

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) stressed that this aggression, conducted in coordination with the United States, has failed to achieve its objectives. It confirmed that Iran has solidified its presence and stance as a deterrent to the criminal enemy in defense of its people and the region's peoples.

The statement read, "War criminal Netanyahu sought to launch this aggression and then amplify its results to satisfy the zionist public and to display power by expanding his crimes in the region," which comes especially after the occupation and its allies admitted their failure to weaken the Axis of Resistance, while Iran continues its supportive stance for resistance in Gaza and Lebanon.

Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) condemned the Israeli airstrikes, calling them "brutal and expansionist," and accused the Israeli occupation of waging a destructive campaign against the peoples of Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran.

The DFLP also criticized the US for its political support of the Israeli regime, asserting that Washington’s endorsement encourages the occupation's "wars of aggression" across the region. This support, the group argued, aims to subjugate Middle Eastern nations to American interests and undermine regional aspirations for independence and sovereignty.

Fatah

The Fatah movement affirmed that one of the objectives of this aggression was Netanyahu's attempt to reposition himself after a series of failures since October 7 and to present the entity as strong and capable of responding to any party.

"However, reality proved otherwise, exposing Netanyahu's deception to the settlers, with his claims following this attack being nothing more than empty media marketing without value on the ground," the statement read, further condemning the attack and extending its support to Iran and its appreciation for its stances.

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