The Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, has reportedly established telephonic contact with his Iranian and Egyptian counterparts. According to foreign media, the diplomats discussed measures to prevent a war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Mr. Çavuşoğlu has also spoken with European Union foreign policy chief and US officials, separately engaging in individual phone calls with leaders. US President Donald Trump stated that his administration is engaging with the “right people” in Iran who are eager to negotiate a deal. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi asserted that the free people of the world do not sympathize with the Zionists.
The Pentagon has the capability to deploy thousands of personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran’s attack on Bahrain, describing it as extremely dangerous for the ongoing tensions. Arab media report that Iranian officials have confirmed that there has been communication between the US and Iran in recent days, with Iran expressing readiness to receive lasting proposals for ending the war. Pakistan’s diplomatic success in the world of international diplomacy has left India isolated, rendering the policy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which aimed to isolate Pakistan, futile.
Hezbollah has strongly protested the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Lebanon. The party has condemned the expulsion as a crime. After the death of Ali Larijani, Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council. Renowned Jewish scholar and author Rabbi Jacob Shapiro stated that Netanyahu is not the representative of the Jewish people. The Asian Development Bank has announced a financial package to address the effects of the Middle East conflict.
Oman’s Foreign Minister has cautioned that a long war with Iran will lead to increased economic problems. Hrish, who had been in a coma since 2013 and spent over 13 years in that state, passed away. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described the US-Iran war as a catastrophic political mistake and a breach of international law. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is seen as a key figure in potential US-Iran negotiations to end the war. Reports indicate that the Taliban leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the release of Qoil. According to Arab TV, the US military has begun preparations to withdraw from the Victory military base in Baghdad. US President Donald Trump shared a statement by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account. Qatar stated that the US made its decision to engage in war based on its own assessments, and they are working together with the US to reduce tensions and prevent attacks on their country.
