Israel’s military strike on Iran, which killed several senior commanders and scientists, has sparked widespread reactions across the region, particularly in Afghanistan.

The Islamic Emirate condemned the Israeli attack, calling it “a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, national sovereignty, and Iran’s territorial integrity.” It urged the international community to act to prevent further insecurity and instability in the region.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said: “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the assassination of commanders and nuclear scientists, which constitute a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, especially national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states.”

Wahed Faqiri, an international relations analyst, commented: “Israel’s blatant aggression against Iran has placed the peace and stability of the entire region under serious threat. It forces Iran to defend itself and retaliate, which could naturally pave the way for a long-term war.”

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai also condemned the attack in a post on X, expressing sympathy with they families of the victims. He called the strike a violation of international norms and emphasized that the world is in greater need of peace than ever before.

“Israel’s armed assault on the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in civilian deaths, injuries, and damage to residential areas — is in conflict with international norms. I strongly condemn it. Iran is a good neighbor with deep historical and cultural ties to Afghanistan and has always supported our people through various challenges. Today, more than ever, the world needs peace, and people everywhere are desperately hoping for an end to war,” Karzai said.

Abdullah Abdullah, former head of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, issued an even stronger statement, calling the attacks “a clear symbol of Israel’s terrorist and expansionist policies.”

He said: “We strongly condemn the illegal and blatant aggression of the Zionist regime against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This hostile act not only clearly violates all international norms and human rights principles, but also reflects the regime’s terroristic and expansionist agenda.”

Najibullah Shamal, a political analyst, said: “In addition to the deaths of four military and civilian officials, Israeli strikes have caused harm to civilians as well. The attacks quickly drew strong regional and international reactions. Leaders from multiple countries, including the UN secretary-general, condemned the attack.”

Sayed Ebadullah Sadeq, another political expert, said: “In the long run, this situation will have negative consequences for both Afghanistan and the region, especially for Afghanistan. Our trade volume with Iran had reached nearly $3 billion.”

Afghanistan, a country with close trade and economic ties to both Iran and Pakistan, often feels the ripple effects of regional tensions, particularly those involving Iran.