'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel

European capitals are calling for restraint and trying to de-escalate the conflict, following Tehran's overnight strikes on Israel.

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00:00 G7 leaders have vowed to try to prevent a regional conflict in the Middle East.

00:05 The commitment comes less than 24 hours after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel.

00:11 The group reaffirmed its commitment towards Israel's security.

00:15 We call on Iran and its proxies to cease completely the attacks.

00:21 All parties should exercise maximum restraints.

00:26 Going forward, we will reflect on additional sanctions against Iran in close cooperation

00:33 with our partners, specifically on its drone and missile programs.

00:38 This is a completely unacceptable attack.

00:45 This is a terrible escalation of the situation and it is in no way acceptable, understandable

00:53 and acceptable.

00:54 In a post on X, European Council President Charles Michel said a ceasefire in Gaza would

01:00 make a difference.

01:01 British and European leaders also posted remarks.

01:05 The issue will be discussed at the European Council.

01:08 [Whoosh]