The international community has responded to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran — and the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — with a complex mixture of support, condemnation, shock, and calls for restraint. World leaders are now reacting not only to the military strikes but to the unprecedented decapitation of Iran's leadership, with Khamenei and over 40 senior officials confirmed killed. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement acknowledging the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program while expressing deep concern about the power vacuum created by Khamenei's death and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The E3 leaders emphasized that diplomacy must prevail and offered to help mediate a negotiated resolution to the crisis.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, warning that the Middle East is on the brink of a catastrophic regional war that could have devastating consequences for global peace and the world economy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew parallels between Iran's nuclear ambitions and the threats Ukraine faces, expressing understanding for preemptive action against nuclear threats. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for restraint from all parties while offering Saudi Arabia as a neutral venue for negotiations.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, called on the Iranian people to seize the moment for democratic change, urging the military to stand down and allow a peaceful transition away from theocratic rule. Russia and China condemned the strikes as violations of international law and sovereignty, with Moscow warning of unpredictable consequences. India, Turkey, and Brazil called for de-escalation while expressing concern about the humanitarian impact and global economic disruption.
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