The European Commission president has called on Iran, Israel and their allies to refrain from escalating the situation in the Middle East.
“It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action,” Ursula von der Leyen said.
Her comment comes after an apparent Israeli strike on Iran this morning.
Several other leaders have called on the countries to de-escalate.
Deputy French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said: “All I can say is that france’s position is to call on all Actors for de-escalation and restraint.”
Meanwhile, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the country is “deeply concerned”.
“Japan will continue to make all necessary diplomatic efforts to prevent the situation from worsening further,” he said.
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