While Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains largely intact following Israeli strikes, deterrence has been temporarily reestablished, creating a window for a diplomatic initiative.
Despite the public discourse, Israel's strikes on Iran align with the strategic interests of the Gulf states.
"At one point, there was concern they wouldn't be able to produce a joint declaration," a Western diplomat told the Post.
Iranian officials shifted their efforts after realizing they would not secure a majority, a Western diplomat who spoke to the Post said.
Israel would not be providing consular services and urged citizens to cooperate with local security services if faced with hostile activity.
In an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas talked about EU-Israel relations, the Israel-Hamas war, and aid in Gaza.
It is clear that Israel is losing both moral and political capital throughout the war. By turning away from Europe, Israel also risks losing itself.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities if talks between the two sides fail.
Assad is gone. Syria is in flux. For Israel, this is a moment not for nostalgia, but for strategic influence and calibrated engagement.
Iranian domestic instability should be allowed to continue without interference from the US or rescue diplomacy.
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