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Doodley

(11,942 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 10:01 AM 22 hrs ago

Trump is playing with fire. The nations that are opposed to what he has done so far, and it's about to get a lot worse.

Russia
Strongly condemned U.S.–Israeli strikes, accused them of destabilization and potential regime-change
motives, and is one of the most vocal global critics.

China
Opposed military action, called for negotiations and de-escalation, and aligned diplomatically against U.S. and Israeli actions.

Pakistan
Criticized the strikes and has acted as a diplomatic intermediary with Iran.

North Korea
Politically aligned with Iran and opposed the U.S. and Israel.

Spain
Criticized the attacks and emphasized adherence to international law.

Oman
Called the strikes a violation of international law and promoted diplomacy and mediation.

Armenia
Opposed the strikes, reflecting indirect sympathy toward Iran’s position.

Norway
Questioned the legality of preventive strikes carried out by Israel.

European Union
Broadly called for restraint, diplomacy, and adherence to international law, with some member states more critical than others.

United Nations
Leadership warned about escalation risks and humanitarian consequences of the conflict.

Japan
Expressed significant concern about the strikes, with notable public and political opposition.

France
Urging restraint from the U.S. and Israel.

Germany
Called for de-escalation and diplomacy.

United Kingdom
Urging restraint and avoiding escalation.

Saudi Arabia
Concerned about escalation, cautious about broader conflict.

United Arab Emirates
Wary of escalation and regional stability concerns.

Qatar
Expressed concern about escalation and emphasized diplomacy.

Iran-backed networks (“Axis of Resistance”)
Includes groups such as Hezbollah, Iraqi militias, and the Houthis; these groups have provided rhetorical and, in some cases, military support to Iran.

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Trump is playing with fire. The nations that are opposed to what he has done so far, and it's about to get a lot worse. (Original Post) Doodley 22 hrs ago OP
Krasnov has gotten the world to root for Iran. gab13by13 22 hrs ago #1
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