Why it matters:
The unprecedented killing of high-ranking Iranian military officials marks a major escalation in the shadow war between Iran and Israel. Tehran's response could reshape the regional security landscape and risk sparking confrontation.
The big picture:
This latest strike has pushed the conflict to new, overt levels. The Iranian military says Israel has crossed every red line and vows retribution.
International condemnation:
Hamas, while condemning this action as a clear violation of international laws and norms, once again proves that Israel poses an existential threat not only to Palestine but to the entire region.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued this morning (Friday), strongly condemned and denounced Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a clear violation of the sovereignty and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a blatant breach of the principles of international law."
"The United Arab Emirates also issued a statement strongly condemning Israel’s attack on Iranian territory, while expressing concern over the continuation of such escalatory actions and their consequences for regional security and stability."
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, while condemning the Israeli aggression against Iran, expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Iran over the loss of lives in the Israeli terrorist attack.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in response to the attacks and aggression by the Israeli regime against Iran, stated that he condemns any military escalation in West Asia.
Taliban officials in Afghanistan on Friday condemned Israeli attacks on Iran, stating that the aggression violated international law and heightened regional insecurity.
The Russian government on Friday condemned Israel’s attack on Iran and expressed concern over the sharp escalation of tensions in the region.
Bahrain condemned Israel’s attack on Iran and warned about its consequences for regional security and stability.
The Iraqi government strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran.
