The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday and the Islamic republic retaliated with a barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel.

It has prompted a fierce response from nations and organizations.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

"China is highly concerned over the military strikes against Iran launched by the US and Israel. Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected. China calls for an immediate stop of the military actions, no further escalation of the tense situation, resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East."

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez:

"We reject the unilateral military action by the US and israel. Attack on Iran represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order."

Russian foreign ministry:

"Washington and Tel Aviv have once again embarked on a dangerous adventure that is rapidly bringing the region to the brink of a humanitarian, economic, and - this cannot be ruled out - radiological catastrophe.

"The aggressors' intentions are clear and openly declared: to destroy the constitutional order and overthrow the government of a state they find undesirable, which has refused to submit to the diktat of force and hegemonism."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa:

"Developments in Iran are greatly concerning. In close coordination with EU member states, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that EU citizens in the region can count on our full support.

"We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law."

Qatar foreign ministry:

"(We strongly condemn) the targeting of Qatari territory by Iranian ballistic missiles. It considers this a blatant violation of its national sovereignty" and "reserves its full right to respond to this attack."

Saudi Arabia:

"The kingdom strongly condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the brutal Iranian aggression and the blatant violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan."

African Union head Mahamoud Ali Youssouf:

"(We call) for restraint, urgent de-escalation and sustained dialogue. Further escalation risks worsening global instability, with serious implications for energy markets, food security, and economic resilience - particularly in Africa, where conflict and economic pressures remain acute."

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto:

"Indonesia calls on all parties to exercise restraint and to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy.

"The Government of Indonesia expresses its readiness to facilitate dialogue to restore a conducive security condition and, if agreed by both parties, the President of Indonesia is prepared to travel to Tehran to carry out mediation."

Malaysian Foreign Ministry:

"Malaysia strongly condemns the attacks against Iran and the subsequent retaliatory attacks against several countries in the region... The attacks violate the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the prohibition against the use of force under the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Such unilateral military measures risk further destabilising an already fragile region and endangering civilian lives."

French President Emmanuel Macron:

"France is calling for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The current escalation is dangerous for everyone. It must stop."

United Arab Emirates:

"(We condemn and denounce) in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and several brotherly nations in the region, considering these acts a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations."

Britain government spokesperson:

"As part of our longstanding commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East, we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region, which we have recently bolstered. We stand ready to protect our interests."

Norway's foreign minister Espen Barth Eide:

"The attack is described by Israel as a pre-emptive strike, but it is not in accordance with international law. A pre-emptive attack would require the existence of an imminent threat. 

"We call on all parties to show restraint and not to give up on the possibilities of finding diplomatic solutions to the conflict,"

International Committee of the Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric: 

"The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians."

Pakistan's foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar:

"Islamabad strongly condemned the unwarranted attacks against Iran and called for an immediate halt to escalation through urgent resumption of diplomacy."

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam: 

"I reiterate that we will not accept anyone dragging the country into adventures that threaten its security and unity. 

"In light of the serious developments unfolding in the region, I once again call on all Lebanese to act with wisdom and patriotism, placing Lebanon and the Lebanese people's interests above any other consideration."

Jordan government spokesman Mohammad Momani:

"Jordan is not part of the conflict in the region and will not allow anyone to violate its sovereignty and will defend its interests with all its might. Jordan's position is clear on the need to stop the escalation in the region."

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk:

"I deplore the military strikes across Iran this morning by Israel and the United States of America, and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran. As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price.

"Bombs and missiles are not the way to resolve differences but only result in death, destruction and human misery. I call for restraint and implore all parties to see reason."