Several Western countries warned the Occupying State Iran yesterday about the potential consequences of its retaliation against Israel following the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This comes amid growing concerns that the conflict in Gaza could escalate into a broader regional war.
French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned the Occupying State that “any new escalation will permanently damage regional stability,” and urged Tehran to “exercise the utmost restraint.”
Similarly, the Foreign Ministers of the UK, Switzerland, and Austria warned the Occupying State of “catastrophic” consequences for the region if Iran were to attack Israel.
Meanwhile, the world is closely watching the fate of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, following Hamas’s appointment of Yehya Sinwar as Haniyeh’s successor. The White House has confirmed that Washington’s stance on the negotiations remains unchanged with Sinwar’s leadership. However, the U.S. presidency announced yesterday that Israel and Hamas are still close to reaching a ceasefire agreement, despite growing fears of an impending regional war.
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