UK, France, Germany urge Iran to halt Israel attack plan

The three countries published a joint statement urging Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks that could lead to further escalation in the region and endanger the possibility of a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

They emphasized that Iran and its allies will be held responsible for actions that threaten the chance for peace and stability.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, through the Tasnim agency, responded to this appeal. He stated that the "Israeli regime" is committing war crimes against the "defenseless Palestinian nation."

Kanaani stated that, given the United Nations and its Security Council's inability to establish a deterrent against the Zionist regime for more than ten months, the extent of crimes against the Palestinian people is expanding.

He criticized the three European countries for not condemning Israel's actions in their statement, accusing them of boldly urging Iran to refrain from deterring a regime that violates sovereignty and territorial integrity. He argued that these demands are politically irrational, completely at odds with international law, and represent excessive requests that amount to open support for international crimes and terrorism. Kanaani further asserted that if these countries genuinely seek peace and stability in the region, they should decisively oppose the Israeli apartheid regime's provocations, the ongoing war in Gaza, and the horrific killings of women, children, and civilians.

He also said that Iran is "determined to defend its sovereignty" and that its actions are of a "deterrent" nature against the "real source of instability and terrorism in the region."

Iran is once again considering a plan for a major attack on Israel. However, Tehran is under diplomatic pressure from the United States, warning of serious consequences for such a move. U.S. officials believe Iran's response is inevitable, though it may be less intense and postponed in time.

Meanwhile, Yemeni rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi announced that his group would join a collective retaliation against Israel as part of the so-called axis of resistance. Actions will be coordinated between Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, according to the Times of Israel. In July, the Houthis carried out an attack on Israel that resulted in the death of one person; in response, Israeli air forces bombed the city of Al-Hudaydah, controlled by the group.

Israeli Channel 12 reported on Wednesday that Israel warned Hezbollah and Iran that any civilian casualties during the planned attack would be considered crossing a red line, prompting a "disproportionate response."