Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia is prepared to utilize all available measures. This official statement indicates a potential expansion in the scope of available policy options.

According to public estimates, the United States and Russia each possess over 4,000 nuclear warheads. President Donald Trump recently stated that China is expected to close this gap within five years, though this specific timeline and projection remain unverified by independent intelligence assessments.

Iranian official Kazem Jalali attributed recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to alleged U.S. and Israeli military actions and a naval blockade against Iran. These claims are part of Iran's official narrative regarding regional security, though independent verification of the specific causal links is limited.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Baku, a summit side event reportedly initiated by Israel, to discuss regional tensions. According to statements from China’s foreign ministry, Wang called for Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion and urgently address the humanitarian situation in Gaza.