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Several Latin American governments issued strong reactions on Sunday following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which marked a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the strikes in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), calling them a "dangerous escalation" that violated the U.N. Charter and international law.
"We strongly condemn the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States, which constitutes a grave violation of international law and poses the risk of irreversible consequences for humanity," he wrote.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric also expressed opposition to the attacks, stating on X: “We want peace, and we need peace.” He called for an urgent de-escalation in the region.
In a statement issued by its Foreign Ministry, Venezuela said the military action against Iran “represents a threat to international peace and security.” Caracas denounced the attack and expressed solidarity with Tehran.
While not directly condemning the U.S., Colombia's Foreign Ministry emphasized the need for negotiations: “The only responsible and sustainable way out of the current crisis is through diplomatic dialogue.”
Mexico also took a measured tone, stating, “Ensuring peaceful coexistence among the nations of the region remains our highest priority.” The statement was posted via the Foreign Ministry’s official X account.
US strikes follow Iran-Israel conflict escalation
The U.S. entered the conflict between Israel and Iran on June 13, launching airstrikes against key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The move marked Washington’s most direct military involvement in the region’s tensions in recent years.
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