UK, France and Germany warn Iran it will ‘bear responsibility’ for jeopardizing peace if it attacks Israel

The United Kingdom, France and Germany issue a joint statement warning Iran not to attack Israel, calling on it to avoid sending the region spiraling into an all-out war.

“We are deeply concerned by the heightened tensions in the region, and united in our commitment to de-escalation and regional stability,” the statement reads.

“In this context, and in particular, we call on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks that would further escalate regional tensions and jeopardise the opportunity to agree [to] a ceasefire and the release of hostages,” the statement continues, referring to the negotiations for a deal between Israel and Hamas which are scheduled to resume later this week.

The countries warn that if Iran attacks, it will “bear responsibility for actions that jeopardise this opportunity for peace and stability.”

“No country or nation stands to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East,” the statement concludes.