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Iranian Foreign Minister: The experience of negotiating with the United States was very painful.

U.S. Republican Congressman Tillis: I expect all members of Congress to be briefed on the Iranian attack very soon.

House Minority Leader Jeffreys: Equally worrying is that, as we have learned from our many failed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, advancing security and stability in the Middle East requires more than just military force.

House Minority Leader Jeffreys: If, as Trump boldly claimed in June 2025, the military strikes at that time had "completely and utterly destroyed" Iran's nuclear program, then there is no need to strike it now.

House Minority Leader Jeffreys: Trump failed to seek congressional authorization before striking Iran. The president's decision to abandon diplomacy and launch a large-scale military attack has put the U.S. military at risk of Iranian retaliation.

House Minority Leader Jeffreys: Iran is a “bad guy” and must be met with strong countermeasures for its human rights abuses, nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and threats to allies such as Israel and Jordan.

U.S. Embassy in Lebanon: The United States urges its citizens to leave Lebanon.

Market News: Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO has shut down oil production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as a precautionary measure following an attack by Iran.

US Treasury Secretary Bessenter: We will track the flow of illicit funds out of Iran.

Air India: In view of the current situation in the Middle East, Air India has canceled all flights to destinations in the region until 23:59 on March 1.

The Russian Embassy in Iran advises citizens to leave the country via Armenia or Azerbaijan.

The governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom: We have not participated in this strike (against Iraq), but we are maintaining close contact with international partners, including the United States, Israel, and partners in the region.

Russian Foreign Ministry: The aggressor’s intentions are obvious and have been publicly stated. They aim to undermine the constitutional order and overthrow a national leadership they deem unfit because Iran refuses to submit to orders from force and hegemonic pressure.

Russian Foreign Ministry: The international community, including the leadership of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency, must immediately make an objective and fair evaluation of these irresponsible actions. These actions are aimed at undermining peace, stability and security in the Middle East.

Russian Foreign Ministry: The attack on Iran contradicts previous assurances conveyed to Russia that Israel has no intention of entering into a military conflict with Iran.

According to Interfax: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran issue with the Security Council.

Russian Foreign Ministry: What is particularly outrageous is that the attack on Iran is once again carried out under the cover of a new round of negotiation process, which is nominally aimed at ensuring the long-term stability of the situation surrounding the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Regarding CNN: The United States has planned to launch a series of "gradually escalating" crackdowns, leaving room for relaxation.

Market news: The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain has been closed since March 1.

British Prime Minister Starmer's office: Starmer is speaking to the leaders of France and Germany as part of a series of calls with allies.