A European Commission spokesperson said the EU will respond swiftly and decisively to any unreasonable unilateral measures to defend its rights and regulatory autonomy.

Lebanese presidential office said President Aoun reiterated Lebanon expects any international plan that strengthens its armed forces' capabilities, preserves territorial integrity and prevents its territory from becoming a theater for escalation or regional power contests.

Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed US and Israeli positions on Iran’s nuclear program as false and urged Gulf Cooperation Council countries to back a Middle East nuclear-weapon-free zone initiative rather than endorse policies that portray Iran as a threat. The statement said lasting peace and security can only be achieved through regional cooperation free of external interference and condemned characterizing Iran’s defense, missile and drone capabilities as threats.