The Pope has been outspoken critic of the Iran war, leading to calls for a peaceful resolution from world leaders and international groups. This comes after Pope Leo's outspoken criticism of the war has led to the resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump and calls for the de-escalation of the conflict. The conflict has also impacted global ties and alliances, with countries forming new alliances while reiterating existing bonds. China has called for the rule of law to be enforced, stating it cannot be used when convenient or discarded when not. The draft EU plan would increase the maximum share of aid that energy-intensive industries can receive to help pay their power bills.