The United States and United Kingdom have urged Iran not to retaliate against the latest Israeli strikes against it.
“If Iran chooses to respond once again, we will be ready, and there will be consequences for Iran once again,” a statement by a senior US administration officials said.
It added that the US did not want to see this happen.
“This should be the end of this direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran,” the statement went on, adding that Washington was prepared to “lead an effort to secure an end to the war in Lebanon” and try to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, together with the return of hostages seized from Israel.
Also speaking at a press conference in Samoa, the Prime Minister said:
“I am clear that Israel has the right to defend itself against Iranian aggression and I am equally clear that we need to avoid further regional escalation and urge all sides to show restraint.
“Iran should not respond. We will continue to work with allies to de-escalate the situation across the region.”
