The US Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna explained the decision as due to concern for Iran's concealment of evidence and escalation of rhetoric.

In a number of retweets on X, Geert Wilders, the powerful member of the new Dutch governing coalition and populist leader condemned EU condolences over the death of Raisi and previous attempts to help rescue him.

The European Minister of Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, issued a statement that Israeli operations in Rafah will put heavy pressure on the Union's relations with Israel. 

The mission, which would involve at least a number of European states, is meant to solely protect ships against missiles and attacks, as opposed to the US-led mission which includes offensive strikes against the Houthis.

The EU has added Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to the terror list and sanctioned him. Now every EU member can freeze his assets and European parties will be barred from providing him with funding or financial assets.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in a meeting held with Netanyahu and other officials: "We must ensure that Hamas is isolated, it has been on the list of terrorist organizations of the European Union for many years."

The two will hold a diplomatic visit to Israel and coordinate assistance for the upcoming European Union summit. During their visit, they will meet with the family of an Austrian citizen being held captive.

The Parliament overwhelmingly voted for a resolution supporting Israel in its war against Hamas.