UK, France, Germany warn Iran against attacking Israel

The UK, France and Germany issued a joint statement warning Iran not to attack Israel as the region braces for potential responses from Iran and Hezbollah following Israel's recent high-level assassinations.

"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," it continued, referring to the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

The countries warned Iran that should it attack, it would "bear responsibility for actions that jeopardise this opportunity for peace and stability".