International Responses to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion & Iranian Retaliation
With Israel launching Operation Rising Lion against Iranian military, nuclear, and leadership targets, the United States striking nuclear sites in Iran, and Iran launching retaliatory attacks, JINSA has compiled a list of global leaders’ statements on the ongoing conflict.
June 24, 2025
Trump Administration
06-24-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the War, equally! It was my great honor to Destroy All Nuclear facilities & capability, and then, STOP THE WAR!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also. It was my Great Honor to make this happen!
06-24-2025 Trump: “Heading to NATO where, at worst, it will be a much calmer period than what I just went through with Israel and Iran. I look forward to seeing all of my very good European friends, and others. Hopefully, much will be accomplished!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!”
06-24-2025 Trump: “[Iran] violated [the ceasefire agreement], but Israel violated it too. Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I’ve never seen before. The biggest load that we’ve seen. I’m not happy with Israel. You know, when I say, ‘Okay, now you have 12 hours’ you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them. So I’m not happy with them, I’m not happy with Iran either. But I’m really unhappy if Israel’s going out this morning because the one rocket that didn’t land, that was shot, perhaps by mistake, that didn’t land, I’m not happy about that.”
06-24-2025 U.S. Ambassador the United Nations Dorothy Camille Shea: “These strikes – in accordance with the inherent right to collective self-defense, consistent with the UN Charter – aimed to mitigate the threat posed by Iran to Israel, the region and to, more broadly, international peace and security.”
U.S. Senate
06-24-2025 Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA): “The entire world witnessed it took mere days to break Iran into submission. Israel and America demonstrated Iran was the world’s largest paper tiger. Both Iran and Hamas broken—now, let’s continue demanding the release of hostages and bring peace to Gaza.”
06-24-2025 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR): “The strikes against Iran showed the importance of having the world’s best industrial base and munitions. We need to utilize both the private sector and the assets that DoD already owns, like Pine Bluff Arsenal, to ensure that our warfighters continue to have the tools they need.”
06-24-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Simply put, without President [Donald Trump] there would be: No obliteration of Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites. No ceasefire between Iran and Israel No increase in defense spending by NATO nations. These actions combined have wiped away the damage done by Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. There is a new sheriff in town. Well done, [President Trump]!”
06-24-2025 Graham: “Very grateful for President Trump’s strong and decisive leadership, using military force to destroy Iran’s nuclear enrichment capability. I also appreciate his efforts before the attack to work towards achieving peace between Israel and Iran. Peace can only be accomplished when both parties want it. A simple question for the Iranian regime: is it still your policy to destroy the State of Israel and refuse to acknowledge its right to exist? A ceasefire that leads to peace is wonderful. A ceasefire that allows Iran to regroup and re-arm is a step backwards. How can you tell the difference? If Iran recognizes Israel’s right to exist.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-24-2025 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY): “You [U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance] advised the President to illegally bomb Iran.”
06-24-2025 Ocasio-Cortez: “Mr. President, don’t take your anger out on me – I’m just a silly girl. Take it out on whoever convinced you to betray the American people and our Constitution by illegally bombing Iran and dragging us into war. It only took you 5 months to break almost every promise you made.”
06-24-2025 Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX): “Thank God we have a real man and leader as President. His critics from both sides are now scrambling for new rationales. They spent weeks spreading fear and false narratives. They claim to believe in ‘peace through strength,’ but showing actual strength terrifies them, so much so that they were willing to defend the interests of the terrorists who chant ‘Death to America’ over our own American interests. Great job to our President, making difficult decisions under immense pressure. President Trump has re-established a strong deterrence and made it clear that pursuing nuclear weapons will be the last decision the Iranian regime will make.”
Foreign Officials
06-24-2025 Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya: “[Regarding U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran] They constitute a direct and very dangerous challenge to … Iran’s right … to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, including uranium enrichment.”
International Institutions
06-24-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi: “I welcome announcements on Iran situation. Resuming cooperation with [the IAEA] is key to a successful agreement. I’ve written to [Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi] stressing this step can lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over [Iran’s] nuclear program and proposed to meet soon.”
06-24-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “[Director General Rafael Grossi] has welcomed today’s announcements regarding situation in Iran; stressed need for resumption of IAEA’s indispensable safeguards verification work in [Iran] following a 12-day military conflict that severely damaged several of its nuclear sites.”
June 23, 2025
Trump Administration
06-23-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “We couldn’t have made today’s ‘deal’ without the talent and courage of our great B-2 pilots, and all of those associated with that operation. In a certain and very ironic way, that perfect ‘hit,’ late in the evening, brought everyone together, and the deal was made!!!”
06-23-2025 Trump: “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’ I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS! Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures. They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!”
06-23-2025 Trump: “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED! Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR.’ This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
06-23-2025 Trump: “CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!”
06-23-2025 Trump: I’d like to thank the Highly Respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region. Regarding the attack today at the American base in Qatar, I am pleased to reported that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded.”
06-23-2025 Trump: Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired—13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE. I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
06-23-2025 Trump: The sites that we hit in Iran were totally destroyed, and everyone knows it. Only the Fake News would say anything different in order to try and demean, as much as possible—And even they say they were ‘pretty well destroyed!’”
06-23-2025 U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea: “The Iranian regime cannot have a nuclear weapon. Let us be clear: Iran should not escalate.”
U.S. Senate
06-23-2025 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): “Bravo, Mr. President! It turns out (as I argued at length), that Tucker [Carlson] was wrong, and President Trump was RIGHT!”
06-23-2025 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR): “We should be concerned about Iranian sleeper cells. Biden allowed thousands of illegal aliens from Iran to cross the border. But that threat is *more* of a reason to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.”
06-23-2025 Cotton: “President Trump’s decisive action made America safer. It’s disgraceful that Democrats want to impeach President Trump for striking Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The Democratic Party has lost its mind.”
06-23-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “President Trump achieved in hours what others spent years only talking about. When he makes a promise, he keeps it and I stand with him 100%.”
06-23-2025 Graham: “As usual, President Trump’s analysis is dead right. Please let me know what you hear. … Is it Russian policy to provide nuclear weapons to the fanatical ayatollah’s regime or is it just the musings of a disturbed Russian?”
06-23-2025 Graham: “Mr. President: It’s time to end this madness in Iran. May God bless you and all those who serve under you.”
06-23-2025 Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA): It appears Iran’s ‘attack’ today continues to validate our strike to destroy their nuclear facilities—essentially a [white flag]. [Israel achieved] air supremacy. [Israel] damaged Iranian proxies. [Israel] eliminated top leadership. [Israel carried out] precise targeting of infrastructure. Thankfully, our [U.S.] servicemembers are safe.
06-23-2025 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY): “I’ve seen press reports that Iranian missiles are targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East—putting the lives of thousands of American servicemembers at immediate risk. I’ve asked the Trump administration to give me a classified briefing to lay out the full threat picture, the intelligence behind Iran’s retaliation, and the details, scope, and timeline of any U.S. response. Most importantly, I’ve demanded they lay out exactly what measures they’re taking—right now—to keep our servicemembers safe. The Trump administration should not make the same mistake it made this weekend by launching strikes without giving any details to Congress. The law requires the Trump administration to consult with Congress. The Constitution demands it. And the American people—especially the families of those in harm’s way—deserve nothing less.”
06-23-2025 Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA): “Trump’s war on Iran is about regime change. There was no nuclear emergency. The U.S. led regime change in Iran in 1953, Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq in 2002. All created regional havoc and cost U.S. lives. No more U.S. wars in Middle East!”
Foreign Officials
06-23-2025 French President Emmanuel Macron: “I express France’s solidarity with Qatar, struck by Iran on its soil. I am in close contact with the country’s authorities and our partners in the region. I call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, to de-escalate, and to return to the negotiating table. The spiral of chaos must end.”
06-23-2025 German Chancellor Freidrich Merz: “There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started in Iran a week ago, nor any reason to criticize what America did there last weekend. It is not without risk. But leaving things as they were was also not an option.”
06-23-2025 Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with deep concern the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. The Kingdom reaffirms the contents of its statements issued on June 13, 2025, in which it condemned and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Kingdom underscores the need to exert all possible efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation. The Kingdom also calls on the international community to intensify its efforts during the highly sensitive period to reach a political solution that would bring an end to the crisis and open a new chapter for achieving security and stability in the region.”
06-23-2025 Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms possible, the aggression launched by Iran against the brotherly State of Qatar, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness, and an entirely unacceptable act that cannot be justified under any circumstances. The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the State of Qatar and places all its capabilities at Qatar’s disposal in support of any measures it may take.”
06-23-2025 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US as taken action to alleviate that threat…The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.”
06-23-2025 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: “If you pay attention, on one side Israel and its partners are attacking our neighbor Iran, and on the other side the leader of the main opposition party is trying to deal a blow to the Turkish economy and national brands with the irresponsible boycott lists he has brought to the agenda again. They are shamelessly playing with the people’s livelihood in the name of protecting a few pickpockets who have extorted the business world, tradesmen and merchants through municipalities. No offense to anyone, but while we are surrounded by a ring of fire, targeting national brands that provide employment with new boycott lists is, if not negligence, then it means declaring war on the economy. No one who follows the world, loves his country, and has a sense of responsibility towards his nation can act so unconsciously and arbitrarily. In fact, we have seen many times in the past that their concern is never the rights of our public officials and workers. They said, “We will not lay off anyone,” and when they had the opportunity, they threw tens of thousands of workers out without mercy. Today, we know very well that they have no other purpose than to enrich their supporters, to build money towers with what they stole from the people, and to establish troll armies with the people’s money to insult people. Let alone giving us advice, we will never fall into the trap that those people who would not normally be able to go out into public want to pull us into. We will continue to walk with firm steps on the path we know is right.”
06-23-2025 Chinese Diplomat Guo Jiakun: “The U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East. The Security Council cannot stand idly by. China, Russia and Pakistan proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, protection of civilians, respect for international law, and engagement in dialogue and negotiation. Together we sent out the message of justice, which reflected the strong call from the international community. We hope that Council members can jointly support the draft resolution and enable the Security Council to play its due role for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
International Institutions
06-23-2025 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: “My biggest fear would be for Iran to own and be able to use and deploy a nuclear weapon. That will put a stranglehold on Israel, on the whole region, and other parts of the world. And that is why NATO has said Iran should not…have its hands on a nuclear weapon. So, I would not agree that [what the U.S did] is against International Law.”
06-23-2025 President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola: “The situation in the Middle East is at inflection point. I’m in Abu Dhabi on behalf of @Europarl_EN, to carry our message to the country’s leadership and representatives of the Gulf region. The United Arab Emirates is a key partner for Europe as we work to reduce regional tensions, de-escalate and find a path to understanding, peace, prosperity, security and trade. Grateful to His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, for the invitation.”
06-23-2025 Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha: “Referred to the blatant attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterating the General Secretariat’s strong condemnation of these attacks and reaffirming its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
06-23-2025: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi: “We are in the midst of a serious conflict. But there is still a path for diplomacy. We must take it, or the global non-proliferation regime could crumble and fall.”
06-23-2025 Grossi: “Iran, Israel and the Middle East need Peace…We must return to the negotiating table and for that allow IAEA inspectors, the guardians on our behalf of the NPT, to go back to Iranian nuclear sites and account for the stockpiles of Uranium including, most importantly, the 400 kilograms enriched to 60 percent.”
06-23-2025 Grossi: “No one – including the IAEA – is in a position to assess the underground damage [at Fordow].”
06-23-2025 EU High Representative Kaja Kallas: “Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, as it would be a threat to international security. I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation.”
June 22, 2025
Trump Administration
06-22-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
06-22-2025 Trump: “The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be ‘monumental.’ The hits were hard and accurate. Great skill was shown by our military.”
06-22-2025 Trump: “The GREAT B-2 pilots have just landed, safely, in Missouri. Thank you for a job well done!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!”
06-22-2025 Trump: “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!”
06-22-2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “This is not a war against Iran. This is very simple. You know 67 days ago the President of the United States sent the Iranians a letter and it said: You’re not going to have nuclear weapons. You’re not going to have a militarized nuclear program. Let’s negotiate. I want to do this diplomatically. I want to do this peacefully. They tried to play him along the way they’ve played every American president for the last 35 years, and, you know, the President told them if we don’t get a deal, which is what we wanted, then I’ll have to handle it differently. That’s what he did last night; he handled it differently. … I think the world today is safer and more stable than what it was 24 hours ago. And a bunch of these countries putting out statements condemning us, privately, they all agree with us that this needed to be done. They got to do what they got to do for their own public relations purposes, but the only people in the world that are unhappy about what happened in Iran last night, is the regime in Iran.”
06-22-2025 Rubio: “We’re not looking for war in Iran, but if they attack us, then I think we have capabilities they haven’t even seen yet. It would be a terrible mistake on their part, and frankly, it’s not what we hope or wish. What we want now is to ensure that Iran never has nuclear weapons.”
06-22-2025 Rubio: “But if what they want is a secret program, buried in the mountain where no one can see it and inspectors can only come when they say they can come. If that’s what they want, then they’re going to have big problems because this is a dangerous, violent, radical regime. Not the Iranian people, we have no problem, we didn’t hit the Iranian people last night. We hit nuclear facilities, and if what they want is some secret program that looks nothing like the civil nuclear programs around the world, it looks a lot like you’re trying to build a bomb? They’re going to continue to have problems. Not just with us, but with many other countries in the world.”
06-22-2025 Rubio: “[President Trump] did the world a favor last night … and now the Iranian regime should wake up and say OK, if we really want nuclear energy in our country, there’s a way to do it. That offer’s still there, we’re prepared to talk to them tomorrow.”
06-22-2025 Rubio: “[Iran has] everything they need to build nuclear weapons. Why would you bury things in a mountain, 300 feet under the ground? Why do they have 60% enriched uranium? You don’t need 60% enriched uranium; the only countries in the world that have uranium at 60% are countries that have nuclear weapons because they can quickly make it 90%! They have all the elements… Here’s what the whole world knows: forget about intelligence. What the IAEA knows: they are enriching uranium well beyond anything you need for a civil nuclear program. Why would you enrich uranium at 60% if you don’t intend to one day use it to take it to 90% and build a nuclear weapon.”
06-22-2025 Rubio: “We’ll defend our people, obviously… well they’ll attack our bases, and those are our bases, and we are going to defend our personnel. We’re prepared to do that. But we’ll do more than just defend, we’ll impose costs on Iran if they attack American personnel, whether they do it directly or whether they do it through some of these proxies that they try to hide behind, and that includes the Houthis, another proxy of theirs. So, let’s hope they don’t choose that route. Let’s all hope that they actually decide, ‘let’s go negotiate’ because we want a diplomatic and peaceful solution.”
06-22-2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “Last night on President Trump’s orders, US Central Command conducted a precision strike in the middle of the night, against three nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan in order to destroy or severely degrade Iran’s nuclear program. … It was an incredible and overwhelming success. The order we received from our Commander-in-Chief was focused, it was powerful, and it was clear. We devastated the Iranian nuclear program. But it’s worth noting that the operation did not target Iranian troops or the Iranian people. For the entirety of his time in office, President Trump has consistently stated for over 10 years that Iran must not get a nuclear weapon, full stop. …Thanks to President Trump’s bold and visionary leadership and his commitment to peace through strength, Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been obliterated. Many presidents have dreamed of delivering the final blow to Iran’s nuclear program, and none could until President Trump.”
06-22-2025 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John Daniel Caine: “This operation was designed to severely degrade Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure. It was planned and executed across multiple domains and theaters with coordination that reflects our ability to project power globally, with speed and precision at the time and place of our nation’s choosing…The main strike package comprised of 7 B-2 spirit bombers each with two crew members, proceeded quietly to the east with minimal communications. Throughout the 18-hour flight into the target area, the aircraft completed multiple in-flight refuelings. Once over land, the B-2’s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a complex, tightly timed maneuver requiring exact synchronization across multiple platforms in a narrow piece of airspace. All done with minimal communications…”
U.S. Senate
06-22-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “As usual, President Trump is spot on with his desire to make Iran great again by changing the regime either through their behavior or new leadership. As President Trump suggested, who in their right mind would want this regime to continue the status quo, attacking their neighbors, oppressing their people, and being the largest state sponsor of terrorism on the planet? If you like that, you’re a sick puppy. Count me in for any way possible to Make Iran Great Again by making it decent again. MIGA!”
06-22-2025 Graham: “No, he was within his Article II authority. Congress can declare war or cut off funding. We can’t be the Commander-in-Chief; you can’t have 535 commanders-In-Chief. You don’t like what the President does in terms of war, you can cut off the funding. But declaring war is left to the Congress. We have declared war 5 times in the history of America, all of these other military operations were lawful. He had all the authority he needs under the Constitution…”
06-22-2025 Graham: “Operation Midnight Hammer was planned by combat veterans and supported by combat veterans because they understand the threat a nuclear-armed Iran presents to the United States. … Democrat Senators and Congressmen seem incapable of acknowledging the dilemma President Trump faces with Iran and the need for decisive action.”
06-22-2025 Graham: “The strike last night ordered by President Trump was bold, it was brilliant, it mattered, it changed the course of history. Well done, Mr. President. The Ayatollah with a nuclear weapon is a bad deal for everybody. Israel, the United States, the entire world has never been more proud of President Trump and his team. And to our military, God bless you. You’re the best in the world.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-22-2025 Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA): “My thoughts on bombing Iran. I don’t know anyone in America who has been the victim of a crime or killed by Iran, but I know many people who have been victims of crime committed by criminal illegal aliens or MURDERED by Cartel and Chinese fentanyl/drugs. Almost everyone in our country can relate to this fact. However America has not dropped bunker busters on the Cartel’s sophisticated drug tunnels, launched tomahawks on massive cartel poisonous drug operations, or gone to war against the cartels international terrorists networks.
06-22-2025 Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY): “The notion that this isn’t an active war I find ludicrous. This is a hot war. There are two nations, Israel and Iran, trading volleys of missiles every night, every day, and we’re co-belligerent now in this war… I have another concern and that is that three bombings to neutralize Iran may turn out to be the 2025 version of two weeks to slow the spread. This could turn into a protracted prolonged engagement, and I’m here to represent the base of the MAGA party that got Trump elected. Most of us were tired of the wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and we were promised that we wouldn’t be engaging in another one.”
Foreign Officials
06-22-2025 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun: “Lebanon, its leadership, parties, and people, are aware today, more than ever before, that it has paid a heavy price for the wars that erupted on its land and in the region…It is unwilling to pay more.”
06-22-2025 Aoun: “[Calls for] constructive and serious negotiations to restore stability to regional countries and avoid further killing and destruction.”
06-22-2025 Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has expressed profound concern and condemnation over the escalation resulting from the direct airstrikes conducted by the United States on sites within the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Sultanate of Oman deplores this illegal aggression and calls for immediate and comprehensive de-escalation. The spokesperson warned that the US action threatens to expand the scope of the conflict and constitutes a serious violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force and the violation of the national sovereignty of states. Furthermore, international law and the United Nations Charter guarantee nations the legitimate right to pursue nuclear programmes for peaceful purposes under the supervision and oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in accordance with international protocols, including the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit targeting nuclear facilities due to the risks of contamination and radiation.”
06-22-2025 Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “The State of Qatar regrets the deterioration of the situation with the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Qatar is following with grave concern the developments following the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted its nuclear infrastructure. In this context, Qatar underscores the urgent need to halt all military operations and to immediately return to dialogue and diplomatic channels to resolve outstanding issues. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the current dangerous tension in the region could lead to catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels. Qatar hopes all parties will exercise wisdom, restraint, and to avoid further escalation, which the peoples of the region–already burdened by conflict and its tragic humanitarian toll–cannot endure. The Ministry also reaffirms Qatar’s full support for all regional and international efforts aimed at resolving disputes and defusing crises through peaceful means, in order to consolidate peace and stability in the region.”
06-22-2025 United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “The United Arab Emirates has expressed its profound concern over the continued tensions in the region and the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities. The UAE stressed the need for immediate de-escalation to avoid serious repercussions and spare the region from being pulled into deeper levels of instability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the importance of prioritizing diplomacy and dialogue to resolve disputes, through comprehensive approaches that promote stability, prosperity, and justice. The UAE reiterated its call on the international community to intensify efforts toward a comprehensive resolution of these sensitive and dangerous developments, to safeguard the region and its peoples from the devastating consequences of conflict. Furthermore, the Ministry urged the United Nations and the UN Security Council to uphold their responsibilities through serious efforts to address the region’s long-standing issues, which now stand at a critical juncture and pose an increasing threat to regional and international peace and security. The Ministry underscored that the ongoing situation necessitates serious engagement to address critical issues through negotiation, underscoring the importance of drawing lessons from the region’s historical experiences and past conflicts.”
06-22-2025 Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein: “[Minister Hussein] emphasized that this meeting comes at a time of unprecedented tension in the region, as a result of the continued Israeli attacks, which requires urgent need for concrete and effective measures to stop the aggression and prevent a wider regional crisis whose repercussions could extend to the entire world…Israel holds full responsibility for the ongoing escalation in the region, calling for urgent international action to end the war of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. In addition, the Minister urged the UN Security Council to adopt a binding resolution that would immediately halt the aggression and allow for the swift delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the besieged Strip… Minister Hussein expressed Iraq’s deep concern over the repeated violations of regional airspace, including Iraqi airspace, warning of unpredictable consequences, as well he highlighted the grave risk posed by attacks targeting religious leaders or nuclear facilities, warning that such actions could spark widespread chaos and destabilize the entire region… expressed Iraq’s categorical rejection of the use of its airspace for settling regional scores, noting that the partial closure of Iraqi airspace has caused severe economic losses and stranded many Iraqi citizens abroad, as well the Minister called on neighboring countries to consider the humanitarian implications and help facilitate the return of those affected.”
06-22-2025 Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Russia resolutely condemns the United States’ strikes on several nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, carried out in the early hours of June 22, following recent attacks by Israel. This reckless decision to launch missile and aerial strikes on the territory of a sovereign state, regardless of the justifications offered, constitutes a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and relevant resolutions by the UN Security Council, which has consistently and unequivocally deemed such actions unacceptable. Particularly concerning is the fact that the strikes were executed by a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The consequences of this action, including potential radioactive effects, have yet to be determined. However, it is already evident that a dangerous escalation is underway, one that threatens to further destabilise security both in the region and globally. This has drastically increased the likelihood of a larger conflict in the Middle East, a region already plagued by numerous crises. The attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities have dealt a substantial blow to the global non-proliferation regime built around the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which raises particular concerns. They have significantly undermined both the credibility of the NPT and the integrity of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) monitoring and verification mechanisms that underpin it. We expect the IAEA leadership to respond promptly, professionally, and transparently, avoiding vague language or efforts to hide behind political ‘equidistance.’ An unbiased and objective report from the Director General is required, to be submitted for consideration at the Agency’s upcoming special session. Obviously, the UN Security Council must take a firm stance as well. Confrontational and destabilising actions taken by the United States and Israel must be collectively rejected. We call for an immediate end to aggression and for stepping up efforts to bring the situation back onto a peaceful, diplomatic track.”
06-22-2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: “The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon. And we support action to prevent that. And that is what this is. The US action was directed at specific sites central to Iran’s nuclear program. We don’t want escalation and a full-scale war. We continue to call for dialogue and for diplomacy… That is, dealing with the threat posed by any Iranian nuclear weapons program and dealing with the risk of regional escalation. And that’s why Australia called upon Iran to come to the table and abandon any nuclear weapons program. Iran didn’t come to the table just as it has repeatedly failed to comply with its international obligations. We urge Iran not to take any further action that could destabilize the region.”
06-22-2025 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security, and Canada has been consistently clear that Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. While U.S. military action taken last night was designed to alleviate that threat, the situation in the Middle East remains highly volatile. Stability in the region is a priority. Canada calls on parties to return immediately to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis. As G7 leaders agreed in Kananaskis, the resolution of the Iranian crisis should lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.”
06-22-2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “ [Iran must] immediately enter into negotiations with the US and Israel and to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.”
06-22-2025 Joint Statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “We call on Iran to begin negotiations on an agreement that removes all concerns about its nuclear program…We urge Iran in the strongest possible terms not to take any further steps that could destabilise the region.”
International Institutions
06-22-2025 United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres: “The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the US marks a perilous turn in a region that cannot endure another cycle of destruction. As I just told the Security Council, we must act immediately & decisively to halt the fighting & return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear programme. To avoid a rathole of retaliation after retaliation, diplomacy must prevail. Civilians must be protected. Safe maritime navigation must be guaranteed.”
06-22-2025 Head of the European Council Antonio Costa: “Deeply alarmed by the news arriving from the Middle East. I call on all parties to show restraint and respect for international law and nuclear safety. Diplomacy remains the only way to bring peace and security to the Middle East region. Too many civilians will once again be the victims of a further escalation. The EU will continue engaging with the parties and our partners to find a peaceful solution at the negotiating table.”
June 21, 2025
Trump Administration
06-21-2025 Trump: “ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT. THANK YOU! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES”
06-21-2025 Trump: “I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR.”
06-21-2025 Trump: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”
06-21-2025 Trump: “A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime: Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan. Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace.”
U.S. Senate
06-21-2025 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC): “This was the right decision by @POTUS : we cannot allow Iran to build nuclear weapons. God Bless our brave service members who supported and executed this mission.”
06-21-2025 Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA): “As I’ve long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities. I’m grateful for and salute the finest military in the world.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-21-2025 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY): “Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm’s way. President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East. First, the Trump administration bears the heavy burden of explaining to the American people why this military action was undertaken. Second, Congress must be fully and immediately briefed in a classified setting. Third, Donald Trump shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences that flow from his unilateral military action.”
06-21-2025 Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA): “The President made the right call, and did what he needed to do. Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act. The world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ simply could not be allowed the opportunity to obtain and use nuclear weapons. The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.”
06-21-2025 Johnson: “The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says. The President gave Iran’s leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement. President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated. That posture has now been enforced with strength, precision, and clarity. The President’s decisive action prevents the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet. This is America First policy in action. God bless our brave men and women in uniform – the most lethal fighting force on the planet – as we pray for their safe return home. May God bless America.”
06-21-2025 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY): “The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
06-21-2025 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA): “Every time America is on the verge of greatness, we get involved in another foreign war. There would not be bombs falling on the people of Israel if Netanyahu had not dropped bombs on the people of Iran first. Israel is a nuclear armed nation. This is not our fight. Peace is the answer.”
06-21-2025 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA): “Trump struck Iran without any authorization of Congress. We need to immediately return to DC and vote on @RepThomasMassie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.”
Foreign Officials
06-21-2025 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: “Just as the spark that Hitler lit 90 years ago set the entire world on fire, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, from the Indian Ocean to the North Sea, today Netanyahu’s Zionist ambitions have no other purpose than to drag our region and the entire world into a great disaster. The attacks carried out by Israel against Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and most recently Iran are defined and described as banditry. The measures taken by Iran and Israel to defend their people in the face of state terrorism are quite natural, legitimate and legal within the framework of self-defense. It is a great hypocrisy for Israel, which is not subject to any controls in its nuclear activities and does not care about anyone in terms of transparency, to speak out against others who are parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We are very aware of what Netanyahu wants to do. Those who think that they can establish security by drowning the region in fire, conflict, chaos and tears are pursuing a pipe dream. They too will gradually see that the plans at home do not match the plans in the marketplace. As Türkiye, we will not allow the establishment of a new Sykes-Picot order in our region, whose borders will be drawn with blood.”
June 20, 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
06-20-2025 Rep. Thomas Massive (R-KY): “I’m opposed to getting the U.S. involved in another war in the Middle East. My bipartisan War Powers Resolution to force a vote on U.S. involvement in Israel’s war against Iran has 39 cosponsors. Law requires [Speaker Mike Johnson] to bring this to a vote.”
Foreign Officials
06-20-2025 French President Emmanuel Macron: “It’s absolutely essential to prioritise a return to substantial negotiations, including nuclear negotiations to move towards zero [uranium] enrichment, ballistic negotiations to limit Iran’s activities and capabilities, and the financing of all terrorist groups and destabilisation of the region that Iran has been carrying out for several years. … No one can seriously believe that this threat can be met with [Israel’s] current operations alone. Why? Because there are some [nuclear] plants that are highly protected and because today no one knows exactly where’s the uranium enriched to 60%. So we need to regain control on [Iran’s nuclear] program through technical expertise and negotiation.”
06-20-2025 Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russia is “extremely concerned” about the Israel-Iran conflict because the whole region “is now plunging into an abyss of instability and war.”
International Institutions
06-20-2025 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to UNSC 9939th meeting: “To the parties to the conflict, the potential parties to the conflict, and to the Security Council as the representative of the international community, I have a simple and clear message: Give peace a chance. The confrontation between Israel and Iran is escalating rapidly with a terrible toll, killing and injuring civilians, devastating homes, neighborhoods, and civilian infrastructure, and attacking nuclear facilities. The world is watching with growing alarm. We are not drifting toward crisis, we are racing toward it. We are not witnessing isolated incidents; we are on course to potential chaos. The expansion of this conflict could ignite a fire that no one can control. We must not let that happen. Excellencies, it may be easy to list a range of problems that have impacted relations between Israel and Iran in the last decades. But the central question of this conflict is the nuclear question. Non-proliferation is a must for the safety and security of us all. The Non-Proliferation Treaty is a cornerstone of international security. Iran must respect it. And Iran has repeatedly stated that it is not seeking nuclear weapons. But, let’s recognize there is a trust gap. The only way to bridge that gap is through diplomacy to establish a credible, comprehensible, and verifiable solution, including full access to inspectors of the IAEA, as the United Nations technical agency in this field…”
06-20-2025 Guterres: “There are moments when our choices are defining, when the direction taken will potentially shape our collective future. The present conflict between Israel & Iran is such a moment. Let us not look back on this moment with regret. Let us act – responsibly & together – to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.”
06-20-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “As mentioned in yesterday’s update, while damage to the Khondab Heavy Water Production Plant was initially not visible, the Agency later assessed that key buildings at the facility were damaged, including the distillation unit.”
June 19, 2025
Trump Administration
06-19-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!”
06-19-2025 Trump: “Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place in the near future, I will make my decision of whether or not to go within the next two weeks.”
06-19-2025 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon. All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that, and it would take a couple of weeks to complete the production of that weapon, which would of course pose an existential threat not just to Israel, but to the United States and to the entire world.”
06-19-2025 Leavitt: “Nobody should be surprised by the president’s position that Iran absolutely cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. He’s been unequivocally clear about this for decades. Not just as president, not just as a presidential candidate, but also as a private citizen … [President Trump] was adamantly opposed to the disastrous Iranian nuclear agreement that was implemented by President Obama, and it’s why he’s given great latitude and given a lot of effort to achieving a diplomatic solution. But he’s been very clear. Iran waited for 60 days when he gave them that 60-day warning without coming to the table. On day 61, Israel took action against Iran. … He will make a decision within two weeks.”
06-19-2025 Leavitt: “The president’s top priority right now is ensuring Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and providing peace and stability in the Middle East.”
06-19-2025 Leavitt: “As for correspondence between the United States and the Iranians, I can confirm that correspondence has continued. We were engaged with six rounds of negotiations with them, in both indirect and direct ways.
06-19-2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “Important meeting with UK Foreign Secretary [David Lammy] to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran. The United States and the UK agree Iran should never get a nuclear weapon.”
U.S. Senate
06-19-2025 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC): “A nuclear Iran would be a global catastrophe and a serious threat to America’s national security. That is why I support [President] Trump’s efforts to advance a non-nuclear Iran.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-19-2025 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA): “It is in America’s national security interest for Iran not to have a bomb. I explained to @wolfblitzer that the way to achieve this is to support Trump’s diplomacy as opposed to striking Iran. That would explode our deficits & put all Americans, especially our troops, at more risk.”
06-19-2025 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA): “I’m so glad President Trump is giving time for diplomacy to work with Iran and Israel. Every other American President would be dropping bombs already killing many innocent people and the neocon warmongers would be celebrating without a care of innocent lives slaughtered. This is why he has a 56% approval rating!! I’m praying for peace and prosperity for Israel and Iran and every nation on Earth, especially the USA!!!”
Foreign Officials
06-19-2025 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: “Europe alone does not have the necessary influence to bring the parties concerned to the (negotiation) table. Only the United States can do that. So I think it is up to the President of the United States to decide which path to take. … We are all very concerned about any factor that will push inflation up and significantly disrupt energy markets.”
06-19-2025 Kenya Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei: “Foreign missions are inviolable under international law and must be excluded and protected from armed conflict at all times.”
06-19-2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping: “If the conflict escalates further, not only will the conflicting parties suffer greater losses, but regional countries will also suffer greatly…The parties to the conflict, especially Israel, should cease fire as soon as possible to prevent the situation from escalating in turn and resolutely avoid the spillover of war.”
06-19-2025 Spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova: “[Attacking nuclear sites keeps us] on the brink of a catastrophe whose implications will be felt everywhere, even in Israel.”
06-19-2025 Zakharova: “[Moscow] calls on the Israeli leadership to come to its senses and immediately stop attacks on nuclear installations…We are particularly concerned about the safety of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which employs Russian specialists.”
06-19-2025 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy: “The situation in the Middle East remains perilous. We are determined that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. Meeting with [Secretary of State Marco Rubio] and [U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff] in the White House today, we discussed how a deal could avoid a deepening conflict. A window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution.”
International Institutions
06-19-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “IAEA has information the Khondab (former Arak) heavy water research reactor, under construction, was hit. It was not operational and contained no nuclear material, so no radiological effects. At present, IAEA has no information indicating the Khondab heavy water plant was hit.”
06-19-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “[Director General Rafael Grossi stressed that he was ready] to travel immediately and engage with all relevant parties to help ensure the protection of nuclear facilities and the continued peaceful use of nuclear technology in accordance with the Agency mandate, including by deploying Agency nuclear safety and security experts, in addition to our safeguards inspectors in Iran, wherever necessary… Military escalation threatens lives, increases the chance of a radiological release with serious consequences for people and the environment and delays indispensable work towards a diplomatic solution for the long-term assurance that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.”
June 18, 2025
Trump Administration
06-18-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “They want to make a deal. Harvard wants to make a deal more than Iran wants to make a deal, and Iran wants to make a deal.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “[Iran] know[s] what’s happening. Maybe you could call it the ultimate ultimatum.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “We’re not looking for long-term war. I only want one thing: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That’s it. I’m not looking long term, short term. And I’ve been saying that for 20 years…Very simply, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. … If you did, you wouldn’t have much of a country because they would use it on us, they’d use it on other people, and they’d be a terror all over the world. … All I’m saying is you can’t have a nuclear weapon. And I tried to do it nicely, and then on day 61, I said, ‘let’s go’ because we can’t let that happen.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “I say good luck [to Ayatollah Khamenei].”
06-18-2025 Trump: “[My patience with Iran] has already run out. That’s why we’re doing what we’re doing. Iran had 60 days … plenty of time, and they made a mistake. Their country is in ruins.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “Iran has reached out. I said, ‘It’s very late.’”
06-18-2025 Trump: “[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] has been treated very unfairly. He’s a wartime president, and he’s going through this nonsense. It’s ridiculous.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “I may [strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.] I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “Why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction? Why didn’t you negotiate? I said to the people, ‘Why didn’t you negotiate with me two weeks ago? You could have done fine. You would have had a country.’ … Nothing’s too late.”
06-18-2025 Trump: “I said [to Netanyahu] ‘Keep going.’ … I speak to him every day. He’s a good man, doing a lot. He’s been very unfairly treated by his country.”
06-18-2025 U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “We know right now that Tehran understands exactly what the president is saying. He said 60 days. … They had an opportunity to make a deal, they should have made a deal, President Trump’s word means something. The world understands that, and at the Defense Department, our job is to stand ready and [be] prepared with options, and that’s precisely what we’re doing.”
06-18-2025 Hegseth: “I think we already have in many ways in this environment re-established deterrence. The question is, in the coming days, exactly what direction that goes.”
06-18-2025 Hegseth regarding the U.S. striking Iran: “If and when those decisions are made, the Department [of Defense] is prepared to execute them.”
06-18-2025 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine: “The Israelis, as reported in the open source press, are making great progress.”
U.S. Senate
06-18-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “President Trump has handled the Israel-Iran conflict brilliantly thus far. Israel dominates the skies and has destroyed Iran’s military and scientific leadership. They have also done great damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. However the one site left standing – the deep underground Fordow site – must be dealt with to achieve the common objective of making sure Iran’s nuclear enrichment program ends. The capabilities possessed by the United States for such a deep underground attack are unique to us and us alone. Overwhelmingly Americans view the Iran nuclear threat as existential to both the U.S. and Israel. Go all in. Finish the job.”
06-18-2025 Graham: “Advice for the ayatollah: in Trump world, ‘for now’ is ever-changing. I support President [Trump’s] call for unconditional surrender. The sooner this war is over, the better for everyone.”
06-18-2025 Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT): “Netanyahu is not the President of the United States. He should not be determining U.S. foreign and military policy. If the people of Israel support his decision to start a war with Iran, that is their business and their war. The United States must not be a part of it.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-18-2025 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY): “Most Americans do not support U.S. involvement in Israel’s war against Iran. Which begs the question, why doesn’t more of Congress oppose it? Literally no one campaigned on another war in the Middle-East.”
06-18-2025 Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA): “Iran was very close to nuclear capability and [Trump] has been crystal clear throughout his career in politics by saying that Iran can never have nuclear weapons. They would use it against Israel immediately, and they would use it against the U.S. if they could, so it had to be stopped. And I think most of the people in the world who think in common-sense terms applaud that. The President wants peace in the region, he does not want to be a wartime president. But we have to protect our country, our citizens, and that’s what this is about.”
Foreign Officials
06-18-2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping: “All parties should work to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further escalation of tensions. China stands ready to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East. Israel’s military actions against Iran have led to a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which deeply concerns China. We oppose any actions that infringe upon the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the solution to problems, and rising regional tensions do not align with the common interests of the international community.”
06-18-2025 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov: “We warn Washington against even speculative, theoretical options of direct military assistance to Israel. Such a step would radically destabilize the entire situation.”
06-18-2025 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: “We are doing everything we can to stop the inhumane aggression against Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and our neighbor Iran, and we will continue to do so patiently.”
06-18-2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping: “We oppose any act that infringes upon the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of other countries. …[The escalation is] not in the common interest of the international community.”
International Institutions
06-18-2025 High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas: The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release.The EU has always been clear that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon and is concerned about the IAEA’s recent report based on which the IAEA Board of Governors found Iran in non-compliance with its legally binding nuclear safeguards obligations under the NPT. But lasting security is built through diplomacy, not military action. We believe that diplomacy must prevail. The EU will continue to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and to find a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which can only be through a negotiated deal.
06-18-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “At the Tehran site, one building was hit where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested. At Karaj, two buildings were destroyed where different centrifuge components were manufactured.”
06-18-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “The IAEA has information that two centrifuge production facilities in Iran, the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Center, were hit. Both sites were previously under IAEA monitoring and verification as part of the JCPOA.”
06-18-2025 International Association of Democratic Lawyers: “The International Association of Democratic Lawyers condemns in the strongest terms the illegal aggression perpetrated by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, that has so far included the assassination of leadership figures, scientists and professors, the bombing of nuclear development sites and the targeting of a wide range of civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, university dorms, radio and television studios, hospitals and oil platforms. This aggression clearly contravenes international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
06-18-2025 Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International: “As the number of deaths and injuries continue to rise, Amnesty International is urging both parties to comply with their obligations and ensure that civilians in both countries do not further pay the price of reckless military action. Further escalation of these hostilities risks unleashing devastating and far-reaching consequences for civilians across the region and beyond.”
June 17, 2025
Trump Administration
06-17-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple — you don’t have to go to too deep into it. They just can’t have a nuclear weapon.”
06-17-2025 Trump: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
06-17-2025 Trump: “We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader” is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
06-17-2025 Trump: “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.”
06-17-2025 Trump: “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS! If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!”
06-17-2025 Trump: “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.”
06-17-2025 U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance: “First, POTUS has been amazingly consistent, over 10 years, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Over the last few months, he encouraged his foreign policy team to reach a deal with the Iranians to accomplish this goal. The president has made clear that Iran cannot have uranium enrichment. And he said repeatedly that this would happen one of two ways–the easy way or the ‘other’ way. Second, I’ve seen a lot of confusion over the issue of ‘civilian nuclear power’ and ‘uranium enrichment.’ These are distinct issues. Iran could have civilian nuclear power without enrichment, but Iran rejected that. Meanwhile, they’ve enriched uranium far above the level necessary for any civilian purpose. They’ve been found in violation of their non-proliferation obligations by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is hardly a rightwing organization. It’s one thing to want civilian nuclear energy. It’s another thing to demand sophisticated enrichment capacity. And it’s still another to cling to enrichment while simultaneously violating basic non-proliferation obligations and enriching right to the point of weapons-grade uranium. I have yet to see a single good argument for why Iran needed to enrich uranium well above the threshold for civilian use. I’ve yet to see a single good argument for why Iran was justified in violating its non-proliferation obligations. I’ve yet to see a single good pushback against the IAEA’s findings. Meanwhile, the president has shown remarkable restraint in keeping our military’s focus on protecting our troops and protecting our citizens. He may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment. That decision ultimately belongs to the president. And of course, people are right to be worried about foreign entanglement after the last 25 years of idiotic foreign policy. But I believe the president has earned some trust on this issue. And having seen this up close and personal, I can assure you that he is only interested in using the American military to accomplish American people’s goals. Whatever he does, that is his focus.”
06-17-2025 U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “As the president said today, his position has not changed. What you are watching in real time is Peace Through Strength and America First. Our job is to be strong. We are postured defensively in the region to be strong in pursuit of a peace deal, and we certainly hope that’s what happens here. And America first means we’re going to defend American personnel and American interests … my job as the Secretary of Defense is to ensure that our people are safe and that we’re strong so that we can set the conditions for a deal. And President Trump has made it clear that it’s on the table. The question is whether Iran will take it. … Israel took an action out of self defense. We believe that Iran, as the president has said from the beginning, should not have a nuclear weapon. That position hasn’t changed. They can give it up peacefully. That position hasn’t changed. And as a result right now, we’ve got assets in the region, and we’re gonna defend them. And we’re gonna be strong in the process. … We’re strong, we’re prepared, we’re defensive, and President Trump hopes there can be peace.”
U.S. Senate
06-17-2025 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR): “Last night’s warning to civilians in Tehran shows that President Trump cares more about innocent Iranian citizens than their own leaders do.”
Foreign Officials
06-17-2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping: “Israel’s military actions against Iran have led to a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which deeply concerns China. … We oppose any actions that infringe upon the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the solution to problems, and rising regional tensions do not align with the common interests of the international community.”
06-17-2025 Russian Foreign Ministry: “The persistent and aggressive actions by Israel against the peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran contravene international law, pose unacceptable risks to global security, and steer the world toward a nuclear disaster, the repercussions of which will be experienced universally, including within Israel itself. It is evident that the Western bloc’s attempts to manipulate the nuclear nonproliferation framework for political gains against nations they view unfavorably are profoundly detrimental to the international community and entirely intolerable.”
06-17-2025 Russian Foreign Ministry: “Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself. Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification. The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger. Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations. The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.”
06-17-2025 Russian UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya: “This thing should be stopped, because it has absolutely unpredictable consequences, given that we’re talking about nuclear sites that are under threat and given that the ballistic exchange continues with heavy casualties on both sides. There was a conversation between President Putin and President Trump the other day, and President Putin said that we are ready to do what we can to facilitate. … So in that sense, yes, we are coordinating, but we don’t have any mediation efforts on the ground.”
06-17-2025 Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov: “You all know that the Russian side and, in particular, President [Vladimir] Putin said that Russia was ready to provide such mediation services if necessary. … At present, we see a reluctance, at least on the part of Israel, to resort to any mediation services or to embark on a peaceful path towards a settlement.”
International Institutions
06-17-2025 G7 Leaders: “We, the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel. We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians. Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability.”
06-17-2025 International Atomic Energy Agency: “Iran: Based on continued analysis of high resolution satellite imagery collected after Friday’s attacks, the IAEA has identified additional elements that indicate direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls at Natanz. No change to report at Esfahan and Fordow.”
06-17-2025 Joint Statement by the Government of Pakistan and other Islamic Countries: “The categorical rejection and condemnation of Israel’s recent attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran since the 13th of June 2025, and any actions that contravene international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, while emphasizing the necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, adhering to the principles of good neighbourliness, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
June 16, 2025
Trump Administration
06-16-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
06-16-2025 Trump: “AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
06-16-2025 Trump: “I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it’s too late.”
06-16-2025 Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell: “American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture & that has not changed. We will protect American troops & our interests.”
06-16-2025 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”
U.S. Senate
06-16-2025 Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): “I wrote this eight years ago. Destroying diplomacy escalates the risk of war. I pray that the Trump Administration will embrace diplomacy this time and reduce the risk of war.”
06-16-2025 Kaine: “It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States. I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could quickly pull the United States into another endless conflict. The American people have no interest in sending servicemembers to fight another forever war in the Middle East. This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation’s men and women in uniform into harm’s way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress.”
06-16-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “I think Iran has allowed themselves to be fooled into thinking they could manipulate Trump. Same old tactics with the wrong guy when it comes to Trump. To all those who voted for President Trump and got him in office, god bless you. He’s the right guy at the right time,” (Fox News Segment). “America First means steady, decisive leadership. When President Trump speaks, the world listens and our enemies think twice. I stand with President Trump.”
06-16-2025 Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT): “Netanyahu started this war by attacking Iran. He assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator, deliberately sabotaging US-Iran nuclear negotiations. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.”
06-16-2025 Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR): “As we enter another day of strikes between Israel and Iran, we need de-escalation and restraint from all sides. Trump’s reckless decision to abandon the JCPOA nuclear agreement, cheered on by Netanyahu, helped bring us to this dangerous moment. The U.S. must not be dragged into another war.”
06-16-2025 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC): “I stand with Israel.”
06-16-2025 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR): “Israel’s strikes didn’t end negotiations with Iran. Iran’s refusal to follow President Trump’s demand to give up its nuclear weapons program ended them.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-16-2025 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “There are too many war mongers in Congress. Many profit financially sending our children to wars. Many are drooling at the opportunity to help defense contractors. Let’s be clear: Netanyahu is playing us. This is about staying in power for him. He is a war criminal.”
06-16-2025 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY): “This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution. I’m introducing a bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
06-16-2025 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA): “No war in Iran. It’s time for every member to go on record. Are you with the neocons who led us into Iraq or do you stand with the American people? I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan War Powers Resolution with Rep. Massie that is privileged and must receive a vote.”
Foreign Officials
06-16-2025 French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron: “There is an offer that has been made, indeed, of meetings and exchanges … especially to have a ceasefire and to initiate broader discussions. And I think this is a very good thing, so now we have to see what the stakeholders will do…if the United States of America can achieve a ceasefire, it s a very good thing, and France will support it, and we wish for it. Then, I say it is absolutely essential that all strikes from both sides on energy, administrative, and cultural infrastructures, and even more so civilian population, cease. Nothing justifies this, and they are absolutely intolerable.”
06-16-2025 Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin: “It’s absolutely imperative that the Israel-Iran conflict is stopped. This is potentially very destabilizing, not just for the region but globally. We need a de-escalation in the region urgently, because too many civilians are losing their lives.”
06-16-2025 Deputy Director of the Information Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lin Jian: “China is deeply concerned about Israel’s attacks on Iran, which caused the spike of military conflicts. We call on parties to immediately take measures to ease tensions as soon as possible, prevent the region from spiraling into greater turmoil, and create conditions for returning to the right track of resolving issues through dialogue and negotiation. If the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate or even spill over, the other countries in the Middle East will inevitably bear the brunt.”
June 15, 2025
Trump Administration
06-15-2025 U.S. President Donald Trump: “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP! … Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!”
06-15-2025 Trump: “The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!”
U.S. Senate
06-15-2025 Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD): “I think President Trump is all about trying to keep America out of wars and to try and find paths toward peaceful outcomes and peaceful solutions. He’s tried to do that with Iran. Iran has grown increasingly defiant as of late in these talks and discussions. But what this comes down to is action taken by Israel to defend themselves and their people. They view Iran’s nuclear capability, as do we, as a non-starter, that is a destabilizing force, not only in the region, but in the entire world.”
Foreign Officials
06-15-2025 Statement from Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot: “Both Ministers reaffirmed Qatar and France’s support for a diplomatic solution leading to an agreement that addresses and resolves all international concerns related to Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, in order to preserve the non-proliferation global architecture as well as stability and de-escalation in the Gulf region. They reiterated their support to the ongoing talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America. They also called on Iran to fully and effectively cooperate with the legitimate requests and work of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
06-15-2025 Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and EU Council President António Costa: “Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. This issue should be addressed by diplomatic means. This is the time to give space for diplomacy and to give an opportunity to decrease the escalation between Israel and Iran.”
06-15-2025 Deputy Director of the Information Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lin Jian: “Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Israeli FM Gideon Saar on Saturday. China firmly opposes Israel’s use of force in violation of international law to attack Iran. Such actions are especially unacceptable at a time when the international community is still working toward a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The immediate priority is to take prompt measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict, avert greater turmoil in the region, and return to the path of resolving issues through diplomatic means. The Middle East cannot remain perpetually shrouded in the shadow of conflict, and Israel should not continue living under the anxiety of war. Diplomatic avenues for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue have not yet been exhausted, and a peaceful resolution remains possible. China urges both Israel and Iran to resolve their differences through dialogue and seek a path to peaceful coexistence. China is willing to play a constructive role in this process. China hopes that Israel will earnestly safeguard the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel.”
06-15-2025 Lin: “Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday. China explicitly condemns Israel for violating Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. China firmly opposes the brutal attacks targeting Iranian officials that have caused civilian casualties, and supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, defending its legitimate rights and interests, and protecting the safety of its people. Israel’s actions severely violate the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as the basic norms of international relations. In particular, its attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities sets a dangerous precedent and could lead to catastrophic consequences. … China also urges countries with influence over Israel to make concrete efforts to restore peace. China is willing to maintain communication with Iran and other relevant parties and continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions. China hopes that Iran will ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel.”
June 14, 2025
U.S. Senate
06-14-2025 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Prime Minister Netanyahu is spot on. The Iranian Regime is founded on hate and intolerance. The ayatollah and his remaining henchman are religious Nazis and enemies of mankind. If Iran doesn’t heed President Trump’s advice, the U.S. should be all-in to help Israel finish the job.”
Foreign Officials
06-14-2025 Government of Pakistan: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Prime Minister expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives in the attacks and recalled Pakistan’s support to Iran at the UN Security Council’s emergency meeting. President Pezeshkian thanked the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s support and solidarity with Iran at this difficult time, particularly at the UN Security Council and said that this gesture reflects the close and brotherly relations between the two countries. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.”
International Institutions
06-14-2025 High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: “The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilize the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release. The EU has always been clear that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon and is concerned about the IAEA’s recent report based on which the IAEA Board of Governors found Iran in non-compliance with its legally binding nuclear safeguards obligations under the NPT. But lasting security is built through diplomacy, not military action. We believe that diplomacy must prevail.”
June 13, 2025
Trump Administration
06-13-25 U.S. President Donald Trump: “I think it’s been excellent. … We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They got hit hard, very hard. They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come. A lot more.”
06-13-25 Trump: “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to “just do it,” but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done. I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it. Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks against being even more brutal, come to an end. Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!”
06-13-25 Trump: “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership in Iran that will not be coming back.”
06-13-2025 Trump: “Two months ago I gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!”
U.S. Senate
06-13-2025 Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY): “The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and defense must be ironclad as they prepare for Iran’s response… The Iranian regime’s stated policy has long been to destroy Israel and Jewish communities around the world. I have long said that Israel has a right to defend itself and that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Ensuring they never obtain one must remain a top national security priority… [I am] praying for the safety of American citizens and servicemembers in the region and for enduring stability and security in the region.”
6-13-25 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH):“Israel’s strikes against Iran represent an escalation that is deeply concerning and will inevitably invite counterattacks. This risks not only U.S. negotiations with Iran, but the safety of American service members, diplomats, their families and ex-pats around the region. I agree with President Trump’s instinct to distance the U.S. from Israel’s actions, but Iran and its proxies are unlikely to differentiate the U.S. from Israel…This is a dangerous moment for the region and world. The Trump Administration must quickly move to de-escalate the situation.”
06-13-2025 Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN): “I’ve long been committed to ensuring Iran doesn’t have a nuclear weapon. We must work with Israel and our regional partners to de-escalate and avoid a devastating regional war. That is the way to keep people safe, including the thousands of US service members stationed in the Middle East.”
6-13-25 Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV): “Iran must never be able to have a nuclear weapon. A nuclear Iran is a threat to Israel, the United States, and the entire world…Israel acted in self-defense against an attack from Iran, and the U.S. must continue to stand with Israel, as it has for decades, at this dangerous moment.”
06-13-25 Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI):“While tensions between Israel and Iran are real and complex, military aggression of this scale is never the answer. I urge both nations to show immediate restraint, and I call on President Trump and our international partners to press for diplomatic de-escalation before this crisis spirals further out of control. President Trump must be crystal clear with the American people and the international community in charting a way forward. The world cannot afford more devastating conflict born of short-sighted violence.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-13-25 Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA): “Israel and the United States have been united, including in our shared insistence that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon. President Trump and his Administration have worked tirelessly to ensure that outcome. Unfortunately, Iran has refused to agree and even declared yesterday its intent to build a new enrichment facility. Israel decided it needed to take action to defend itself. They were clearly within their right to do so. Iran will face grave consequences if it responds by unjustifiably targeting U.S. interests. Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself!”
06-13-25 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY):“Iran should never be allowed to become nuclear capable. I’m hopeful that cooler heads will prevail in the Middle East and the situation is de-escalated.”
06-13-2025 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY): “A nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat to Israel, the region and the world. The Iranian regime’s unabated pursuit of nuclear weapons left Israel with no choice other than to act to destroy uranium enrichment facilities. Under President Trump’s leadership, we achieved the Abraham Accords and we must continue the work to build on its success and bring lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.”
Foreign Officials
06-13-25 Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “China is closely following Israel’s attacks on Iran and is deeply concerned about the potential grave consequences of the operation. China opposes actions that violate Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes moves that escalate tensions and enlarge conflicts. The abrupt heating up of the region serves no one’s interests. China calls on relevant parties to choose the course of action that is conducive to peace and stability in the region and avoid further escalation. China stands ready to play a constructive role in helping ease the situation.”
06-13-25 French President Emmanuel Macron: “France has repeatedly condemned Iran’s ongoing nuclear program and had taken all appropriate diplomatic measures in response. In this context, France reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and ensure its security. To avoid jeopardizing the stability of the entire region, I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to de-escalate. Following the Israeli strikes on Iran and its nuclear program, I convened the National Defense and Security Council this morning. All necessary steps will be taken to protect our nationals and our diplomatic and military missions in the region … Today, I spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the King of Jordan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Qatar, the German Chancellor, the British Prime Minister, and the President of the United States. Peace and security for all in the region must remain our guiding principle.”
06-13-25 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: “Israel’s attacks on our neighbor Iran are a clear provocation that disregards international law. The Netanyahu administration is trying to drag our region and the entire world into disaster with its reckless, aggressive and lawless actions. The attacks of Netanyahu and his massacre network, which are setting our entire region on fire, must be prevented. As Türkiye, we condemn the heinous attacks against our neighbor Iran.”
06-13-25 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “The reports of these strikes are concerning and we urge all parties to step back and reduce tensions urgently. Escalation serves no one in the region. Stability in the Middle East must be the priority and we are engaging partners to de-escalate. Now is the time for restraint, calm, and a return to diplomacy.”
06-13-25 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “This nuclear program violates the provisions of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and poses a serious threat to the entire region, especially the State of Israel. We reaffirm that Israel has the right to defend its existence and the security of its citizens. We call on both sides to refrain from steps that could lead to further escalation and destabilize the entire region. We are coordinating closely with our partners, particularly within the E3 with France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany stands ready to influence the conflict parties using all diplomatic means at our disposal. The goal must remain that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. We have agreed in the Security Cabinet to take all necessary precautions to protect German citizens in Israel, Iran, and the region.”
06-13-25 Russian Foreign Ministry: “We express extreme concern about the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Middle East. We strongly condemn the military action of the State of Israel in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law on the night of June 13.”
06-13-25 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: “Ukraine is following with concern the developments in the Middle East in connection with Israel’s overnight strikes on facilities on the territory of Iran. … It is essential to avoid further destabilization of the region and to prevent civilian casualties. We also recall that the Iranian regime supports Russia in its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and provides Moscow with weapons to kill Ukrainians. Iran is the source of numerous problems in the Middle East and beyond. We are convinced that the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East will meet the interests not only of the region, but also of the entire international community. Security in Europe and the Middle East are directly linked. In this context, we call on the international community to take joint and decisive action to overcome today’s security threats and to coordinately deter a group of aggressive regimes – Russia, Iran, and North Korea.”
06-13-25 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim: “I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the Israeli military strikes in Iran, including targeted attacks that have killed senior Iranian leaders. This is a grave and reckless act, one that threatens to further destabilize a fragile region. It’s clear aim is to sabotage the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. It also comes amid renewed scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and mounting political pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu. Malaysia calls on Israel’s partners – especially those with influence and leverage – to apply maximum pressure to halt further aggression. The international community must not enable actions that sabotage diplomacy and endanger global peace.”
06-13-25 Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms. While the Kingdom condemns these heinous attacks, it affirms that the international community and the Security Council bear a great responsibility to immediately halt this aggression.”
06-13-25 Turkish Foreign Ministry: “We condemn in the strongest terms the Israeli airstrike on Iran. This attack, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law, is a provocation that serves Israel’s strategic destabilization policy in the region. The timing of the strikes, which occurred during intensified negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, clearly indicates that the Netanyahu government is unwilling to resolve any issue through diplomatic means and does not hesitate to risk regional stability and global peace for its own interests. Israel must immediately cease its aggressive actions that could lead to broader conflicts. We reiterate that we do not want to see any more bloodshed and destruction in the Middle East. We call on the international community to take urgent action to prevent the spread of war.”
06-13-25 Omani Foreign Ministry: “The Foreign Ministry expresses the Sultanate of Oman’s strong condemnation of the brutal military aggression launched by Israel against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted sovereign facilities and caused casualties. Oman considers this action a dangerous and reckless escalation that constitutes a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law. It also represents unacceptable and ongoing aggressive behaviour that undermines the foundations of stability in the region. … This clearly reveals a deliberate intent to obstruct the diplomatic process and ignite a wider conflict that will have dire consequences for regional and international peace. While Oman holds Israel responsible for this escalation and its repercussions, it calls on the international community to take a clear and firm stance to halt this dangerous approach, which threatens to preclude diplomatic solutions and to undermine the security and stability of the region.”
06-13-25 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam: “I strongly condemn the dangerous Israeli aggression against Iran. It constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and Iranian sovereignty, and its repercussions threaten the stability of the entire region, and even world peace.”
06-13-25 Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry: “The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and deep denunciation of the Israeli attack targeting the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Qatar considers the assault a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, as well as a clear breach of international law and its established principles … The State of Qatar underscores the urgent need for the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and to act swiftly to half these Israeli violations. The State of Qatar reaffirms its firm position in rejecting all forms of violence and reiterates its call for restraint and the avoidance of escalation that could widen the scope of conflict and undermine regional security and stability.”
06-13-25 Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani: “As nations seek diplomatic solutions for peace in the Middle East, Israel’s actions continue to undermine the prospects for peace & put our people & global security & peace in imminent danger. The international community must stop these dangerous violations before it is too late.”
06-13-25 Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar: Pakistan “strongly condemn[s] [the] unjustified Israeli attacks on [the] Islamic Republic of Iran” and stands in solidarity with Iran. Pakistan warned that the strikes threaten the peace, security and stability of the entire region.
International Institutions
06-13-25 Deputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary General Farhan Haq: “The Secretary-General condemns any military escalation in the Middle East. He is particularly concerned by Israeli attacks on nuclear installations in Iran while talks between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran’s nuclear programme are underway. The Secretary-General recalls the obligation of UN Member States to act in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. The Secretary-General asks both sides to show maximum restraint, avoiding at all costs a descent into deeper conflict, a situation that the region can hardly afford.”
06-13-25 International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi: Nuclear facilities “must never be attacked” and called “on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation” following Israeli strikes on Iran. “This development is deeply concerning. … I reiterate that any military action that jeopardizes the safety and security of nuclear facilities risks grave consequences for the people of Iran, the region, and beyond.”
06-13-25 NATO Secretary General Mark: “This was a unilateral action by Israel. So I think it is crucial for many allies, including the United States, to work as we speak to de-escalate.”
06-13-25 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas: “The situation in the Middle East is dangerous. I urge all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. Diplomacy remains the best path forward, and I stand ready to support any diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation.”
06-13-25 Gulf Cooperation Countries: “… Have strongly condemned the Israeli occupation airstrike on Iran, expressing deep concern over the growing regional escalation and calling for immediate international action to prevent further instability and escalation.”
June 12, 2025
Trump Administration
06-12-25 U.S. President Donald Trump: “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
06-12-25 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”
U.S. Senate
06-12-2025 Senate Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID): “First and foremost, I pray for the people of Israel and support its right to defend itself against a nuclear Iran. I have been closely in touch with the administration and the Israelis as these strikes have occurred, and will continue to monitor events in the Middle East closely. The United States is not part of these strikes, and I pray for our brave service men and women stationed in the Middle East who keep America safe, and who will undoubtedly answer the call if Iran miscalculates and responds by attacking American interests. President Trump’s efforts to reach a peaceful resolution with Iran to date should be commended, and the Iranians should strongly reconsider their refusal to come to some sort of deal. Regardless, tonight’s events make it clear that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon—that much is certain. For all its malign behavior over so many years, Iran now stands naked and exposed, without sympathy from civilized, peace-loving peoples.”
06-12-25 Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA):“Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack. Keep wiping out Iran and the nuclear personnel. We must provide whatever is necessary – military, intelligence, weaponry – to fully back Israel in striking Iran.”
06-12-25 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Game on. Pray for Israel … People are wondering if Iran will attack American military personnel or interests throughout the region because of Israel’s attack on Iran’s leadership and nuclear facilities. My answer is if they do, America should have an overwhelming response, destroying all of Iran’s oil refineries and oil infrastructure putting the ayatollah and his henchmen out of the oil business … I hope and pray the ayatollah and his henchmen who are still alive will heed President Trump’s counsel. If not, America — the greatest power for good on Earth — should be all-in to help Israel finish the job…”
06-12-25 Sen. John Thune (R-SD): “The United States Senate stands ready to work with President Trump and with our allies in Israel to restore peace in the region and, first and foremost, to defend the American people from Iranian aggression, especially our troops and civilians serving overseas. Iran should heavily consider the consequences before considering any action against Americans in the region.”
U.S. House of Representatives
06-12-25 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “The Israeli government bombing Iran is a dangerous escalation that could lead to regional war. War Criminal Netanyahu will do anything to maintain his grip on power. We cannot let him drag our country into a war with Iran. Our government must stop funding and supporting this rogue genocidal regime.”
6-12-25 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN): “Regardless of what Trump thinks, Israel knows America will do whatever they want and feels confident about their ability to get into war and have the American government back them up. Israel also knows they can always rely on getting America to protect and serve its needs. Everyone in America should prepare themselves to either see their tax dollars being spent on weapon supplies to Israel or be dragged into war with Iran if this escalates.”
06-12-25 Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY):“The U.S. stands strongly with our ally and partner Israel. Iran, the world’s largest sponsor of terror, must NEVER achieve nuclear weapons capability … I know that President Trump’s top priority is protecting the American people, our brave U.S. service members, and our national security by ensuring the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program to ensure they can never develop a nuclear weapon.”
International Institutions
06-12-25 Deputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary General Farhan Haq: “The Secretary-General condemns any military escalation in the Middle East. He is particularly concerned by Israeli attacks on nuclear installations in Iran while talks between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran’s nuclear program are underway. The Secretary-General recalls the obligation of UN Member States to act in accordance with the UN charter and international law. The Secretary-General asks both sides to show maximum restraint, avoiding at all costs a descent into deeper conflict, a situation that the region can hardly afford.”