China, Russia slam US strikes on Iran as ‘irresponsible’ and ‘unacceptable’

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant in central Iran on June 14, 2025.

Russia said Sunday that it "strongly condemned" the United States's bombings of nuclear sites in Iran, calling the attacks "irresponsible" and a "gross violation of international law".

"It is already clear that a dangerous escalation has begun, fraught with further undermining of regional and global security," the Russian foreign ministry added in a statement.

China's foreign ministry said it "strongly condemns" US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, adding that they "escalate tensions in the Middle East".

"China calls on all parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible," the ministry said in a statement.

Also,  France expressed concern over US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and urged "restraint" as President Emmanuel Macron planned to convene a meeting of the defence council.

Together with European partners, France has advocated a diplomatic solution in a bid to end the conflict between Israel and Iran.

"France has taken note with concern of the strikes carried out last night by the United States of America against three sites of Iran's nuclear programme," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted on X on Sunday.