Israel’s allies have strongly condemned Iran’s drone and missile attack, but urged Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to show restraint.
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday called for calm, and said his country will do everything possible to avoid an escalation.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said G7 countries were working on a package of coordinated measures against Iran.
While Italy, which currently holds the presidency of the G7 group, said it was open to new sanctions against individuals engaged in actions against Israel.
White House National Security council spokesman John Kirby said Iran’s intent was to cause “significant destruction” and casualties, adding that Tehran did not issue warnings to the White House about its timeframe for launching an attack.
And German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Israel “has won defensively” in its quarrel with Iran, and there must not be an escalation in the region.