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.

Many Arab outlets dismissed Israel’s posture of operational independence in the strikes on Iran, with Al Jazeera Arabic describing Israel as the West’s ‘crazy friend'