US, UK, France, Germany, Italy Issue Joint Statement on Ongoing Tensions Between Iran-Israel

Washington: In a joint statement issued by US, UK, France, Germany and Italy, the countries have called for Iran to back down on the threats of a military attack on Israel.

The nations have also pledged support to de-escalate tensions amid the ongoing Israel Hamas War and have pushed for a ceasegire. 

US, UK, France, Germany and Italy Issue Joint Statement on Middle East

The joint statement mentions how the countries have called Iran to stand down the threats of military attacks on Israel.

The statement reads, “We, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East”

It further says, “We expressed our support for the defense of Israel against Iranian aggression and against attacks by Iran-backed terrorist groups. We called on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discussed the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.”

Nations Seek Ceasefire, Hostage Rescue Deal in Gaza

Apart from the situation in Middle East, US, UK, France, Germany and Italy have also expressed their opinions on the ongoing Israel Hamas War and have highlighted the need to de-escalate tensions and a ceasefire.

With respect to the Israel-Hamas War, the joint statement says, “We expressed our full support for ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza."

Endorsing the previous joint call of US, Egypt and Qatar in this regard, the five nations said, "We endorsed the joint call from President Biden, President Sisi of Egypt, and Amir Tamim of Qatar to renew talks later this week with an aim to concluding the deal as soon as possible, and stressed there is no further time to lose. All parties must live up to their responsibilities. In addition, unfettered delivery and distribution of aid is needed.”