The leaders of the UK, Germany and France issued a joint statement on Monday warning Iran not to attack Israel.

In a statement that has as much potential for influencing the Islamic Republic as US President Joe Biden’s “Don’t!” the leaders stated:��We are deeply concerned by the heightened tensions in the region, and united in our commitment to de-escalation and regional stability.”

�In this context, and in particular, we call on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks that would further escalate regional tensions and jeopardize the opportunity to agree [to] a ceasefire and the release of hostages.”

[Iran and its allies] will bear responsibility for actions that jeopardize this opportunity for peace and stability. No country or nation stands to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East.”

The statement was signed by President Emmanuel Macron of France,�Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and�Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK.

(YWN Israel Desk � Jerusalem)