Iran-Israel War: A New Era of Direct Confrontation in the Middle East

The European Union, along with other international bodies, expressed deep concern over the escalation and called for restraint and a diplomatic resolution. The IAEA continued to monitor Iran's nuclear activities, though its ability to fully assess the damage to Iran's nuclear program was hampered by Iranian restrictions on inspectors. The UN also engaged in discussions regarding the conflict, with calls for adherence to international law.