Iran condemned the US threats of war and sanctions against Oman over its alleged cooperation with Iran, calling it yet another sign of the “moral bankruptcy” of the US government and its policy making.

The left and opposition parties have termed the raid part of the political vendetta unleashed by the ultra-right-wing government, led by Narendra Modi against the country’s opposition leaders and parties.

The dangerous erosion of respect for international law among powerful nations and deepening geopolitical rifts between them has paralyzed the UN Security Council established to protect the rights and sovereignty of its members.

Apart from dealing with issues related to bilateral concerns, such as energy trade, Rubio was in New Delhi to attend the Quad (an alliance of Australia, Japan, India, and US) foreign ministers’ meeting on Tuesday.

Iran hinted on Monday that progress has been made in the talks with the US on a 14-point proposal submitted by it last week, which may end the war and establish confidence-building measures.

Social and political movements in South Asia also reiterated their solidarity with the Cuban people amidst the prolonged energy blockade imposed by the US and its threats of military aggression.

South Korea and several other countries expressed outrage over Israel’s attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla earlier this week and alleged torture of the kidnapped participants in custody.

During Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to Beijing, both countries also agreed to deepen their economic, trade, and military cooperation under the now extended Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation signed in 2001.

Iran claimed it submitted a new 14-point proposal for peace on Monday after reviewing the US response to its previous proposal, aiming to end the war on all fronts in the region.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez addressed a mass gathering in India’s capital to condemn the tightened US blockade on the island and call for the people of the world to rally in its defense.

China reiterated its red lines about US involvements in Taiwan, clearly warning that any “mishandling” would destabilize US-China relations and may even lead to conflicts.

The move has attracted protests from thousands of government employees, political parties, and international organizations, calling it a violation of basic rights and the country’s international obligations.