Ukraine Expresses Support for U.S. Strikes Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

Ukraine has officially backed President Trump’s decisive action against Iran’s nuclear program, highlighting their own history of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. This support comes as a former Russian leader makes concerning statements about potentially arming Iran with nuclear weapons.

At a glance:

• Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry fully supports U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities

• Ukraine cites Iran’s involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine as a reason for their support

• Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned some countries might supply Iran with nuclear warheads

• Operation Midnight Hammer targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities with 125 warplanes

• The U.S. has gone on high alert for potential retaliation from Iran

Ukraine Backs Trump’s Iran Strikes

Ukraine has explicitly supported President Trump’s military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, praising the decision to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry emphasized Iran’s negative role in supporting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine as a key factor in their support.

Ukraine’s support for non-proliferation efforts stems from their own history, having voluntarily given up nuclear weapons under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. Their backing of the U.S. operation aligns with President Trump’s strong stance against the Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions.

The U.S. operation, dubbed Midnight Hammer, involved 125 warplanes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the strikes did not target Iranian troops or civilians, focusing solely on nuclear development infrastructure.

Ukraine showers Trump with praise for strikes on Iran while ex-Russian prez floats giving Tehran nukes https://t.co/q50zodTUyD pic.twitter.com/nq9AXof986

— New York Post (@nypost) June 22, 2025

Russian Response Raises Alarm

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivered a concerning warning following the U.S. strikes, suggesting that some countries might supply Iran with nuclear warheads. This statement has heightened tensions in an already volatile situation, with potential implications for global security.

Russia and China have both condemned the U.S. action against Iran, claiming it violates international law. The Russian response particularly concerns Ukraine, which continues to defend itself against Russian aggression supported by Iranian weapons and technology.

The U.S. government has placed major cities on heightened security alert due to concerns about potential retaliation from Tehran. The Department of Homeland Security announced a “heightened threat environment,” while the State Department issued a “worldwide caution security alert” for American citizens.

BREAKING: Ukraine says Israeli & US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites are justified to stop Islamic Republic’s threat.

“Ukraine is convinced that Iran’s nuclear program must be stopped so that it never again poses a threat to the countries of the Middle East or any other state.” pic.twitter.com/BkRWHkHfdm

— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) June 22, 2025

Global Reactions Remain Mixed

International responses to the U.S. strikes have varied widely, with some allies supporting the action while others call for de-escalation. Australia backed the U.S. operation while emphasizing the need to return to diplomacy, reflecting the complex balancing act facing many nations.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has scheduled an emergency meeting following the strikes on Iranian facilities. Independent assessments of damage have not yet been conducted, though the IAEA has not detected increased radiation levels in the region following the precision strikes.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the U.S. had crossed a “red line” and asserted Iran’s right to defend itself. President Trump suggested the possibility of “regime change” in Iran, a statement that contradicted more measured responses from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Oil prices have surged in response to the conflict, reflecting market concerns about potential disruptions to global supply chains. The economic impacts of the military action continue to reverberate through global markets as nations prepare for possible escalation.