G7 leaders to hold video meeting to discuss Iran's attack

Italy, which currently holds the presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to discuss the escalating situation between Iran and Israel. 

"We express our deep concern about a further destablisation of the situation in the region and continue to work to avoid that," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said X.

The call will be held in the early afternoon European time, according to an Italian government statement.

US President Joe Biden said there would be a coordinated G7 diplomatic response to Iran's missile attacks, which he condemned. Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he hoped that the Israeli government showed restraint in its response.

"I hope that the Israeli government will adopt a cautious line. I hope that there will be no counterattack to the counterattack," Tajani told an Italian radio station.