Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reacted to a statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) condemning the Israeli regime’s act of aggression against Iran’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Arab states across the Middle East condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security that threatened to further destabilize the region. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates—which sit across the Persian Gulf from Iran and host U.