Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.

Muslim-majority states in the Middle East and beyond have jointly condemned Israel's military strikes against Iran as the conflict has escalated and urged Israel to refrain from targeting nuclear facilities.

Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran in return for Iranian flexibility in nuclear negotiations,