Israel Strikes IRIB Live News Studio, Escalating Tensions with Iran

International reactions have been varied but predominantly marked by alarm and calls for de-escalation. The G7 leaders, meeting in Canada, have urged an end to hostilities while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense and emphasizing that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. Countries like China and South Korea have advised their citizens to leave both Israel and Iran, signaling a widespread recognition of the conflict's potential to spiral further. Pakistan, wary of the conflict's proximity and potential for regional destabilization, has offered to mediate, highlighting the immediate concerns of neighbouring states.