New Delhi: Monday’s blast at Delhi’s historic Red Fort that left 12 dead and several injured drew swift international response from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, with world leaders expressing grief and solidarity with India.
From the Middle East, the Embassy of Iran in India was among the first to express “deep sorrow over the loss of lives” as it extended its condolences to the Indian government and families of victims.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in a post on X said his country “stands with India in its fight against terror”. There was a similar message from Ambassador Reuven Azar in New Delhi.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed “deep sorrow” that “many precious lives were lost in the explosion”.
I am in deep sorrow to learn that many precious lives were lost in the explosion that occurred in Delhi, India.
On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families. I also offer my sincere…
— 高市早苗 (@takaichi_sanae) November 11, 2025
Morocco and Egypt issued statements mourning the victims and wishing speedy recovery to the injured.
In South Asia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nepal and Bhutan expressed their condolences.
“My heartfelt condolences go to the victims’ families and to the people of India as they mourn this senseless tragedy. If confirmed to be an act of terror, it deserves the strongest condemnation. There can be no justification for violence that targets innocent lives and sows fear among ordinary people,” Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim wrote on X.
In Bhutan, where the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of the former king are ongoing with PM Modi as chief guest, special prayers were offered on behalf of the victims by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk.
Sri Lankan envoy Mahishini Colonné expressed “shock and sadness”, while the foreign minister Vijita Herath posted on X: “Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India.”
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, expressed sorrow over the incident.
The US State Department, while expressing solidarity, also said it was “closely monitoring the situation” and French ambassador Thierry Mathou also offered “deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones” while German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann said he was “devastated and shocked”.
China’s envoy Xu Feihong said he was “saddened by the explosion”, while the Australian High Commission too put out a statement of solidarity. Along similar lines, the Russian ambassador Denis Alipov in a post on X, said he was “confident that the ongoing thorough investigation will determine the cause of the incident”.
While Bangladesh interim adviser Mohammad Yunus is yet to issue a statement, deposed leader and Awami League head Sheikh Hasina in a statement said: “The appalling terrorist attack in New Delhi is unacceptable under any circumstances. There is no place for extremist terrorism in the modern world. These extremist terrorist groups strike at the very foundations of a secular, humane, and welfare-oriented state. These terrorist groups, rooted in Pakistan, have infiltrated networks across countries including Bangladesh and are carrying out attacks in India to undermine regional peace and stability.”
EU ambassador Herve Delphin too shared a message of solidarity on X. So did Maya Tissafi, Swiss ambassador to India.
The blast site, a short distance from one of India’s most iconic landmarks, remained cordoned off Tuesday.
(Edited by Viny Mishra)