European leaders call for calm after reported Israeli retaliation against Iran

By Clara Preve & Angela Skujins with AP

Published on 19/04/2024 - 06:39•Updated 19:16

The G7 foreign ministers warned against new sanctions on Iran and called all parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Sources say Israel has retaliated against Iran, following Tehran's recent attack on Israel.

Rising tensions between the two regional foes have pushed the Middle East ever closer to war, causing concern in Western capitals.

Iran has been on high alert for days after Israel vowed to respond to Tehran firing 300 drones and missiles against its territory on Saturday night.

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