Foreign Ministry calls for peace talks after US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities

Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has urgently called for diplomatic dialogue to ensure peace in the Middle East, following the US bombing of nuclear facilities in Iran.

In a message, the Mexican Foreign Ministry reiterated that, in accordance with the constitutional principles of foreign policy and the country's pacifist conviction, it is essential to de-escalate tensions in the region to restore peaceful coexistence among the states involved.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that all Mexican diplomatic missions in the region remain alert and in constant communication with Mexicans residing or transiting through the region to provide them with consular assistance.

Mexico's position comes after the attack announced by US President Donald Trump against strategic Iranian facilities, an event he described as a military success and a turning point for peace in the Middle East. He also warned that Iran must accept peace or face a larger conflict.

For its part, Iran condemned the operation and reaffirmed that it will not halt the development of its domestic nuclear industry, considering the bombing to violate international law.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also warned that this escalation represents a serious risk to regional stability and global security, emphasizing that only diplomacy can guarantee a sustainable and peaceful solution to the conflict.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for attack on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday for the "bold" attack on Iranian nuclear sites, saying it marked "a historic turning point" that could lead to peace in the Middle East.

"I thank you, the Israeli people thank you," Netanyahu said in a video message in English to Trump, after the US president announced strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz.

"Your bold decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and just power of the United States will change history," the Israeli leader said.

On June 13, Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic aimed at eliminating the dual "existential threat" that Netanyahu said Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs pose to his country.

He noted that Israel had achieved "extraordinary things," but that with Washington's intervention against Iran's nuclear facilities, "the United States proved itself truly unparalleled."

Netanyahu said the action marks "a historic turning point that can help lead the Middle East and beyond toward a future of prosperity and peace."

"President Trump and I often say: peace through strength ," the Israeli leader said. "First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with great strength."

Unsuccessful diplomacy

The attacks came as Israel and Iran have been on a mutual offensive for more than a week, leaving people dead and wounded in both countries.

Israel launched the attacks on Iran, saying it wanted to eliminate any possibility of the Islamic Republic developing nuclear weapons . Tehran maintains its atomic program is for peaceful purposes only.

Diplomatic efforts by Western countries to halt the hostilities have been unsuccessful.

After news of the bombing broke, an Iranian state TV commentator said that any American citizen or military personnel in the region are now legitimate targets.

At least 430 people have died and 3,500 have been injured in Iran since Israel began its attacks, according to Iran's state-run Nour News, citing the Health Ministry.

In Israel, 24 civilians have been killed by Iranian missile attacks, according to local authorities. More than 450 Iranian missiles have been fired at the Jewish state, according to the Israeli prime minister's office.

According to Israeli authorities, 1,272 people have been injured since the start of hostilities.