Sunak Urged for ‘Calm Heads to Prevail’ in Call With Netanyahu

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that now is the time for “calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and missile attack. The prime minister spoke to his Israeli counterpart on Tuesday afternoon, affirming the UK’s support for Israel’s security but also urging restraint after Iran had launched some 350 projectiles at the country on April 13. According to a Downing Street readout of the conversation between the two world leaders, Mr. Sunak “reiterated the UK’s steadfast support for Israel’s security and for wider regional stability.” “The Prime Minister said Iran had badly miscalculated and was increasingly isolated on the global stage, with the G7 coordinating a diplomatic response. He stressed that significant escalation was in no one’s interest and would only deepen insecurity in the Middle East. This was a moment for calm heads to prevail,” Downing Street said....