The Argentine government publicly backed U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.
According to local dailies Clarín, Infobae and Ámbito, Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Feb. 28 (local time) that the U.S. and Israeli military actions are "measures to respond to the Iranian regime's aggressive moves and the expansion of its nuclear and missile capabilities," expressing support.
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said, "Argentina evaluates this move based on universal values of safeguarding the international nuclear nonproliferation regime and eradicating terrorism," adding, "We expect it to contribute to regional stability and sustainable peace."
The Argentine government said Iran has continued enrichment activities without fully disclosing its nuclear program transparently and has fueled instability by supporting nonstate armed groups in the region. It also noted that Iran's advances in drone and missile capabilities threaten the security of the Middle East and international commercial and maritime routes.
The public endorsement is seen as reaffirming the policy line of President Javier Milei, who has consistently pursued a pro-U.S., pro-Israel foreign policy.
Argentina also raised its national security alert to the "high (ALTO)" level to prepare for possible retaliation and the spread of international terror threats amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
With the heightened alert, the government implemented measures including: ▲ stepped-up security for foreign embassies and international organization facilities in Buenos Aires ▲ expanded armed patrols for key infrastructure such as energy, communications and transportation ▲ strengthened protection for facilities related to the Jewish community and for religious and cultural institutions. An estimated 200,000 Jewish people live in Argentina, the largest population in Latin America.
Local media also reported tighter access controls and vehicle checks at large event venues and multiuse facilities. The National Intelligence System (SIN) shifted to a standing operational posture for coordination among domestic intelligence agencies, the military and police, and customs and immigration authorities. A border alert protocol was also activated.