In recent hours, developments have been accelerating on the escalation between the United States and Iran, and the possibility of drift into a war that a large group of politicians and experts believe will be catastrophic by any measure not only at the level of the region but also globally.
The statements came from American, Iranian, Russian, Saudi and others, all talking about the option of war after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard dropped a US aircraft.
These are the top 10 global media reports in recent hours on developments in the Gulf:
1 - Trump: Iran made a big mistake, and the American aircraft was in the international airspace and we have documented, and you will soon know whether we will strike Iran.
2 - US State Department official: It is important to send a message of support to our Gulf allies at this time.
3. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif: The United States is launching "economic terrorism" against Iran and lying about the plane.
4. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Gutierrez: It is important that all parties exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any action that would inflame the situation.
5. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir: Iran has created a situation that is "very dangerous" and Saudi Arabia is consulting with its allies on the next steps.
6. Russian President Vladimir Putin: Any US military action against Iran would be a disaster for the Middle East and would fuel violence and lead to a possible influx of refugees.
7 - Revolutionary Guards commander Hussein Salami warned of any attack on Iran, saying that dropping the plane carried a "clear message" to Washington.
8. Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi: America does not want to go to war with Iran, and Trump should not act recklessly and defend our interests in a strong and strategic way.
9 - Republican Senator Lindsey Graham: It is clear that the plane was shot down over international waters, and "We should not be subject to Iran, it will encourage North Korea."
10 - Pentagon official: The Ministry of Defense has presented several scenarios for a military response against Iran and its facilities, and now the decision of President Trump.