Israeli-Iranian War: World Leaders’ View On The Boiling Tensions

Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated sharply as Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn on Monday. The strikes killed at least eight people, injured over 100, and destroyed multiple residential buildings, prompting Israel’s defense minister to warn that residents of Tehran would “pay the price and soon.”

Iran announced its parliament is considering a bill to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), but emphasized that it remains opposed to the development of weapons of mass destruction. The legislative process may take several weeks.

Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons though it neither confirms nor denies this, is the only Middle Eastern state that has not signed the NPT. In response to the attacks, Israel’s military confirmed it had eliminated four senior Iranian intelligence officials, including the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence unit. The military also claimed to have destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launchers used in the assault.

A total of seven Iranian missiles landed in Israel out of the approximately 100 fired overnight. Fires erupted near Haifa’s port power plant, while search and rescue teams continued to pull survivors from damaged structures in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Petah Tikva, and Bnei Brak.

The war has heightened fears of a wider regional conflict as G7 leaders gathered in Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for diplomatic resolution but acknowledged no signs of de-escalation on the fourth consecutive day of hostilities.

The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has deepened instability already worsened by the Gaza war involving Israel and Hamas. In total, 24 Israeli civilians have died in the Iranian missile attacks.

Video footage captured missiles lighting up Tel Aviv’s sky, with explosions audible across both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Residential districts near the U.S. Embassy sustained heavy damage, but American diplomatic staff reported no injuries despite minor building impacts.

Voices from the Ground

Israeli Victim Recounts Horror

Guydo Tetelbaun, a Tel Aviv resident, described the terrifying moments when missiles struck:
“As usual, we went into the (shelter) that’s right across the street there. And within minutes, the door of the (shelter) blew in,” said the 31-year-old chef.
“A couple of people came in bloody, all cut up. And then when we came to the apartment, after it quietened down, we saw there wasn’t much of it… Walls are caved in, no more glass.”
He added, “It’s terrifying because it’s so unknown. This could be the beginning of a long time like this, or it could get worse, or hopefully better, but it’s the unknown that’s the scariest.”

Elsewhere, missiles hit near Tel Aviv’s Shuk HaCarmel market, a street in Petah Tikva, and a school in Bnei Brak.

Fear Grows Among Iranians

In Tehran, anxiety also runs high.
“Tehran isn’t safe, clearly,” said one resident. “We get no alarms or warnings from officials about Israeli attacks. We just hear the blasts and hope our place isn’t hit. But where can we go? Nowhere feels safe.”

Another person who fled the capital remarked: “I don’t think I’ve fully processed that I’m living in an active war zone, and I’m not sure when I’ll reach acceptance.”

World Leaders Call for Restraint

United States and Russia

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting both agreed the war “should end.” Trump also described the conflict as “very alarming.” Putin expressed grave concern over the escalation, warning of “unpredictable consequences for the entire situation in the Middle East.”

Both leaders hinted at the possibility of resuming negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Israel aims to “drag the whole region into the fire” and called its attacks a distraction from the Gaza crisis. In calls with several leaders, including President Trump, Erdogan emphasized that nuclear negotiations remain the only solution and affirmed Turkey’s readiness to help prevent further escalation.

China

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s support for Iran, stating China backs “Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, defending its legitimate rights and interests, and ensuring the safety of its people.”
Wang criticized Israel’s strikes on nuclear sites as a “dangerous precedent” and warned against the use of force, insisting that “diplomatic means… have not been exhausted” and that Beijing is willing to assist in de-escalation efforts.

Qatar

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned Israel’s attacks as a “blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty,” and called for diplomacy to restore peace and stability.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed that the Kingdom “condemns ongoing attacks that undermine Iran’s sovereignty and security.” Iranian President Pezeshkian told him that Israel continues to disrupt regional peace efforts.

United Kingdom

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the deployment of UK military assets to the region. Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned of “further harm to civilians” and urged urgent de-escalation.

Germany

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten the entire region. He stressed the importance of preventing nuclear proliferation and committed Germany to supporting de-escalation.

France

President Emmanuel Macron appealed for restraint and urged that Iran’s nuclear issue “must be resolved through negotiation.” He called for an immediate return to talks as the “only viable path to de-escalation.”

The Vatican

Pope Leo XIV urged responsibility and dialogue, warning:
“The situation in Iran and Israel has seriously deteriorated… The commitment to build a safer world free from the nuclear threat must be pursued through respectful meeting and sincere dialogue.”
He added: “No one should ever threaten the existence of the other.”

The risk of a broader Middle East war remains high as both Israel and Iran exchange threats and attacks, with global powers urging diplomacy to prevent a full-scale regional disaster.


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