Reactions to the 2026 Iran war

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On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, starting the 2026 Iran war. The strikes targeted Iranian officials, military commanders, and military assets, assassinating Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, U.S. bases, and Arab countries in the Middle East, as well as closing the Strait of Hormuz. Internationally, the war elicited reactions from governments, faith leaders and global governance bodies, as well as protests, unrest, and coverage from global media. Most countries did not take a definitive side in the conflict, but more countries opposed the US-Israeli attacks than supported them. Some US allies and partners, such as Canada, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Argentina, supported the attack, while others, such as France, Italy, Brazil and Turkey, expressed opposition. In the Middle East, most countries criticized the Iranian attacks. In Europe and Latin America, many countries condemned...

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