Middle East crisis live: UN secretary general calls for de-escalation after Iran attack on Israel
António Guterres says ‘the Middle East is on the brink’ and the region is ‘confronting a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict’Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so farIsrael is quiet on its next steps against Iran, with an official reportedly saying the country’s war cabinet has met without making a decision on its next steps.The war cabinet met late Sunday to discuss a possible response, but an Israeli official familiar with the talks has told Associated Press that no decisions have been made. Asked about plans for retaliation, Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari declined to comment directly. “We are at high readiness in all fronts,” he said.“We will build a regional coalition and collect the price from Iran, in the way and at the time that suits us,” said a key War Cabinet member, Benny Gantz.China calls on the international community, especially countries with influence, to play a constructive role for the peace and stability of the regionMoscow expressed “extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region” and urged all sides to “show restraint”.“We are counting on the regional states to solve the existing problems with political and diplomatic means,” the foreign ministry said. Continue reading...
António Guterres says ‘the Middle East is on the brink’ and the region is ‘confronting a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict’
Israel is quiet on its next steps against Iran, with an official reportedly saying the country’s war cabinet has met without making a decision on its next steps.
The war cabinet met late Sunday to discuss a possible response, but an Israeli official familiar with the talks has told Associated Press that no decisions have been made.
Asked about plans for retaliation, Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari declined to comment directly. “We are at high readiness in all fronts,” he said.
“We will build a regional coalition and collect the price from Iran, in the way and at the time that suits us,” said a key War Cabinet member, Benny Gantz.
China calls on the international community, especially countries with influence, to play a constructive role for the peace and stability of the region
Moscow expressed “extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region” and urged all sides to “show restraint”.
“We are counting on the regional states to solve the existing problems with political and diplomatic means,” the foreign ministry said. Continue reading...
