Global shockwaves after U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites: Trump calls it ‘Historic Moment’

A dramatic escalation unfolded this weekend as US President Donald Trump announced a “very successful” U.S. military operation targeting three of Iran’s core nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strikes have drawn swift and sharply divided reactions from world leaders.

“This is a HISTORIC MOMENT for the United States of America, Israel, and the world. Iran must now agree to end this war,” Trump posted on Truth Social following the announcement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the attack, calling it a defining act of leadership, saying, “President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’ First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, Donald Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength.”

He added that Trump had done “what no other country could do,” and called the strikes a milestone that would “change history.”

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres issued a grave warning. He said, “There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control — with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. The only path forward is diplomacy.”

Guterres called the strikes a “direct threat to international peace and security” and urged member states to uphold international law.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the U.S. had crossed a dangerous line. He declared that the “The United States has committed a grave violation of the U.N. Charter and the NPT.

“These outrageous attacks will have everlasting consequences. Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty and people,” he added.

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the strikes but said they would not deter its nuclear ambitions, calling the attacks a violation of international law.

Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry issued a scathing rebuke saying, “Venezuela categorically condemns the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the U.S. military, at the request of Israel. This act is a dangerous escalation and a flagrant breach of international law.”

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel echoed the sentiment on X: “This aggression seriously violates the U.N. Charter and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences.”

Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged restraint. The message read. “We call for immediate diplomatic dialogue between the parties involved. Tensions must be de-escalated to restore peaceful coexistence in the region.”

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters expressed concern over growing instability, saying, “It is critical further escalation is avoided. We continue to support diplomacy and urge all sides to return to negotiations.”
South Korea’s presidential office announced an emergency meeting to assess the situation’s impact on regional security, with particular concern over global energy routes and market volatility.

Global financial analysts warned of a knee-jerk reaction when markets reopen. “The deepening U.S. involvement could send oil prices soaring and drive investors toward safe havens,” one strategist told Reuters.

While Israel celebrates a bold U.S. stance and some Western allies cautiously welcome the call for diplomacy, much of the global community — especially nations in Latin America and the U.N. — view the strikes as a dangerous provocation. As pressure mounts on Iran to respond and on global leaders to cool tensions, the world remains on edge.