Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Maybe the new leadership in Iran could adopt a more flexible stance at this point.

I frankly believe the new leadership could be an opportunity to stop the war.

At the moment, Iran is being governed by a temporary three-member council until a new leader is selected. This could create a window of opportunity.

If handled wisely, a balance must be struck—one in which Iranians do not feel deeply humiliated, while at the same time the concerns of others are addressed.

Otherwise, the war itself could take on a much more dangerous trajectory.

French President Macron on Iran:

We must stand beside our friends in the region.

Defensive and protective actions will be taken.

This is what makes France a credible partner.

French President Macron on Iran:

We have defense agreements with Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.

We must stand with them.

French President Macron:

I have decided to send a warship to Cyprus for defense.

French President Macron:

I have given the order for the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its escort to travel to the Mediterranean Sea.

WATCH: CENTCOM shows U.S. Air Force strikes on Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone launch sites.

IDF claims Israeli airstrikes have destroyed more than 300 Iranian ballistic missile launchers since Saturday.

WATCH: 2,000-lb GBU-31 JDAM strike on Urmia, Iran.

Steve Witkoff has not engaged in any diplomatic contact with Iran since US and Israeli strikes began.

He has not spoken with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi or senior official Ali Larijani, despite past nuclear negotiations.

The administration is currently focused on military operations, with one official saying, “This is a military action, and it’s got to run its course.”

Source: CNN

US official to CNN:

Roughly a dozen countries have reached out to the Trump administration in recent days to see if they can aid the United States’ efforts in the war.

BREAKING: Fire reported near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai after Iranian drone attack.

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Hindu priests’ fascination with Netanyahu never seems to end.

BREAKING: Trump:

Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf.

This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible.

No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH — More actions to come.

Dubai Media Office:

The competent authorities in Dubai succeeded in extinguishing a limited fire in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate in Dubai resulting from a drone targeting operation, and the incident did not result in any injuries.

WATCH: The moment of Iranian kamikaze drone attack on U.S. Consulate in Dubai.

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NEW: Syria has deployed thousands of troops, armored vehicles, and rocket launchers to its border with Lebanon.

Damascus says the move is defensive — aimed at preventing smuggling and stopping Hezbollah or other militants from infiltrating Syria — and denies plans for action against Lebanon.

Source: Reuters

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić:

If this continues, all of us in Europe will literally experience hell.

What's of vital importance for people is the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

That's why it's important that China, as a true friend of Iran, insist that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, because without it, oil prices will destroy us all.

IAEA Chief Grossi on Iran:

I have been very clear and consistent in my reports on Iran’s nuclear programme: while there has been no evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb, its large stockpile of near-weapons grade enriched uranium and refusal to grant my inspectors full access are cause for serious concern.

For these reasons, my previous reports indicate that unless and until Iran assists the IAEA in resolving the outstanding safeguards issues, the Agency will not be in a position to provide assurance that Iran’s nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful.