“Cuba condemns in the strongest terms the attacks perpetrated by the US & Israel, which violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the UN.”
By Matt WIllgress
The governments of Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico have condemned the US and Israel’s illegal war on Iran, continuing these countries’ stances for international peace and justice in recent years.
A statement from Cuba’s Foreign Ministry read, “Cuba condemns in the strongest terms the attacks perpetrated on February 28 by the United States and Israel, which violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
It added that “Cuba joins the international calls to immediately stop this aggression, which has caused an unknown number of civilian casualties, including children, and to prevent an escalation promoted by known hegemonic interests and declared intentions of domination through the use of military force.”
Cuba’s long-term ally Venezuela meanwhile said that “Venezuela condemns and regrets deeply that, in a context in which diplomatic efforts and ongoing negotiations are being developed, the military route was opted for, through attacks against Iran,” with Foreign Minister Yvan Gil calling out US attacks on civilian targets, saying “profound consternation is caused by reports and images of attacks on civilan facilities… which have resulted in innocent civilian casualties, including students from a primary school.”
Colombia’s President Gustava Petro argued Trump “had made a mistake today” and that “peace and life are the foundations of existence,” adding that “Nuclear weapons must not proliferate, and all existing weapons must be destroyed.”
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry also condemned the attacks, saying that “The Brazilian government condemns and expresses grave concern regarding the attacks carried out today by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran. The attacks occurred amidst ongoing negotiations between the parties, which is the only viable path to peace, a position traditionally defended by Brazil in the region.”
A statement from Mexico’s Foreign Ministry meanwhile reiterated “the need to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation.”
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