The Foreign Affairs Minister expressed sympathy with the Israeli people “in the face of this aggression” by Iran and encouraged Irish citizens in the region to follow the advice of authorities

Iran launched ‘around 180 missiles’ into Israel earlier this evening, according to an IDF spokesperson.

OTTAWA — As war in the Middle East spread Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly “unequivocally” condemned Iran’s move to fire dozens of missiles into Israel but asked the Jewish state not to respond in a bid to avoid further escalation.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly "unequivocally" condemned Iran's move to fire dozens of missiles into Israel but asked the Jewish state not to respond in a bid to avoid further escalation.

This continuing escalation needs to stop, Micheál Martin said.

OTTAWA - As war in the Middle East spread Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly "unequivocally" condemned Iran's move to fire dozens of missiles into Israel but asked the Jewish state not to respond in a bid to avoid further escalation.

The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, had a conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, emphasizing that there would be "serious consequences" for Iran if it opts to execute a direct military attack against Israel. During their discussion, Austin addressed security developments and Israeli operations, reaffirming US support for Israel's right to defend itself.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has urged leaders in the Middle East to "think of the immediate and long term consequences of their actions", as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.

Turkey has denounced Israel's devastating attack in Gaza against Palestinian militant group Hamas, and condemned its recent attacks in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants.