China is evacuating its citizens from Israel and Iran while urging for a ceasefire amid escalating tensions between the two nations. The Chinese government is communicating with relevant parties, urging countries to take responsibility to de-escalate the situation.

TANAISTE and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has said Irish citizens in Israel and Iran are requesting to be evacuated. It comes amid growing tensions between the two countries over the past

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to fight “as long as it takes,” Iran fired missiles at Israel, and Israeli warplanes attacked air defenses around Tehran.

President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada a day ahead of schedule to address the escalating crisis between Israel and Iran, leaving unfinished business for the remaining world leaders.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi and European Commission Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions.

World powers respond to rising Middle East tensions as Israel strikes Iranian sites. The U.S. insists it was not involved in strikes, and the much of the globe urges restraint.

Governments across Arab world call for diplomatic solutions and regional calm after Israeli airstrikes target Iranian nuclear sites and top officials - Anadolu Ajansı

They also called for coordinated international efforts to prevent the conflict from expanding further and to safeguard international peace

Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.

Israel widened its targets in Iran on Saturday to strike at oil and gas installations, as leaders of both countries vowed to intensify their attacks despite international pleas for de-escalation.