The Wall Street Journal reported, citing European and Middle Eastern officials, that Iran is seeking talks with the United States and Israel to end hostilities.

Netanyahu does not rule out the possibility of assassinating Khamenei, stating that killing him would end the conflict.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that the Iranian parliament is preparing a bill to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), adding that Tehran still opposes the development of weapons of mass destruction.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein warned in a phone call with the German Foreign Minister that escalating tensions in the Middle East and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive oil prices up to $300 per barrel.