News | Iceland Monitor | Tue 10 Jul 2018 | 13.36 GMT | Modified at 14.32

Iceland's PM first to send well wishes to Thai boys rescued from cave

Katrín Jakobsdóttir forsætisráðherra. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson

British newspaper The Guardian reports that Icelandic PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir was the first international leader to rejoice publicly at the news that all the boys and their coaches were rescued from the cave in Thailand.

Jakobsdóttir's tweet is embedded here below.

Today, hope, compassion, and courage has won. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery to all of you brave boys from your friends in Iceland. #ThaiCaveRescue
— Katrín Jakobsdóttir (@katrinjak) July 10, 2018

Theresa May, British Prime Minister, followed suit with a tweet ten minutes later.

Delighted to see the successful rescue of those trapped in the caves in Thailand. The world was watching and will be saluting the bravery of all those involved.
— Theresa May (@theresa_may) July 10, 2018

Donald Trump also joined in.

On behalf of the United States, congratulations to the Thai Navy SEALs and all on the successful rescue of the 12 boys and their coach from the treacherous cave in Thailand. Such a beautiful moment - all freed, great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2018