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Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran has “no basis in international law,” calling on all parties to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue.
Speaking to Spanish daily El Pais, Stoltenberg, who now serves as Norway’s finance minister, said efforts should focus on finding a solution through negotiations.
“The attack on Iran has no basis in international law,” he said.
He added that Norway has condemned the Iranian government’s violence against its own people and shares concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
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Stoltenberg said there are significant challenges in transatlantic relations but expressed confidence that NATO allies would remain united.
“There have always been some differences among the allies. I am certain that we will remain united to protect one another,” he said.
He also said Europe is making efforts “unseen in decades” to strengthen its own security.
His remarks came in response to a question about Spain’s decision to oppose the war and prohibit the U.S. military from using Spanish bases for further attacks in the Middle East.
Stoltenberg expressed skepticism about whether rising oil prices linked to the war would benefit Norway, a major oil exporter.
He said losses in international financial markets are outweighing gains from higher crude prices.
The comments come amid broader escalation following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, which have killed around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. assets across the region, causing casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.
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