World leaders stress diplomatic resolution after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Published February 28, 2026 10:56am ET



World leaders on Saturday morning issued reactions to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with most calling for diplomatic talks to swiftly resume, and for Tehran to immediately end counterattacks. 

President Donald Trump announced the strikes overnight, carried out alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort aimed at undermining Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime. 

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