The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned that a regional war would severely set back progress and development in the region, noting that while Iran is fully prepared, it has no desire to initiate such a conflict.
The Turkish foreign minister says that the resumption of constructive nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States is crucial for de-escalating regional tensions.
Egypt’s foreign minister held separate phone calls with Iran’s foreign minister and the US special envoy, stressing the importance of diplomacy and creating conditions to resume Iran-US dialogue amid rising regional tensions.