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Iran-Israel War: Several countries around the world denounced Iran’s barrage of explosive drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday, which escalated tensions in the Middle East. The attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps was in retaliation for a strike on Iran's embassy building in Syria’s Damascus, which reportedly killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including two high-ranking generals. The ongoing conflict between the two countries may bring in the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah, which like the Palestinian militant group is also backed by Tehran.

Here’s How World Reacted To Iran’s Retaliatory Attack On Israel 

- India

Following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, the External Affairs Ministry (EAM) has called for an immediate de-escalation. "We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back from violence and return to the path of diplomacy. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Our Embassies in the region are in close touch with the Indian community. It is vital that security and stability are maintained in the region,” the MEA wrote. 

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- Israel

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran in recent years. He also praised the US, Britain, and France for their support of Tel Aviv in the fight against Tehran. 

“Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The public is strong,” Netanyahu said.

"We appreciate the U.S. standing alongside Israel, as well as the support of Britain, France and many other countries. We have determined a clear principle: Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We will defend ourselves against any threat and will do so level-headedly and with determination,” he added. 

- United States (US)

US President Joe Biden vowed “ironclad" support for Israel after holding an important meeting with the top security officials. "I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran's attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel's security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad," Biden said on X, formerly Twitter, posting a picture of the meeting in the White House Situation Room.

The attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps was in retaliation for a strike on Iran's embassy building in Syria’s Damascus. (Reuters Image)

Britain

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes and said, “Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its backyard."

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United Nations (UN)

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned "the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by the Islamic Republic of Iran".

Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced the missile, and drone attack by Iran and said, "Canada unequivocally condemns Iran's airborne attacks against Israel. We stand with Israel. After supporting Hamas' brutal Oct. 7 attack, the Iranian regime's latest actions will further destabilize the region and make lasting peace more difficult.

European Union 

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign affairs leader, criticized the strikes as "an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.”