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Jonathan Powell, the UK national security adviser, believed a diplomatic agreement with Iran remained possible before the US and Israeli military strike, viewing US negotiators as acting in Israel’s interests. He saw Iran’s nuclear proposals as serious and was optimistic about resolving the nuclear dispute peacefully.
At least 16 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza and the West Bank on Sunday, including a senior police officer and civilians, amid ongoing military escalation despite a ceasefire agreement.
Several European countries, including France, have begun talks with Iran to secure safe passage for their commercial vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following disruptions caused by Iranian retaliation to US attacks, amid concerns over energy market impacts and the regional conflict.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi stated that Oman will not normalize relations with Israel nor join the US-Israeli “Board of Peace,” noting that their assault on Iran seeks to weaken Tehran, block Palestinian statehood, and promote normalization with Israel.
The Spanish government decided to withdraw its ambassador to Israel amid international tensions, affirming its opposition to the US-Israeli assault on Iran despite Trump’s trade threats. Spain also condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and denied US military use of its bases for strikes on Iran.
The US State Department declared an emergency to bypass Congress and sell over 20,000 bombs valued near $660 million to Israel during the ongoing US-Israeli assault on Iran which has resulted in at least 1,255 deaths including 200 children and 11 healthcare workers.
