"International Calls for Restraint Amid Heightened Tensions in Middle East"

Russia, Germany, and UK urge restraint in the Middle East as tensions rise over an Iranian threat to strike Israel following an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus. Israel is preparing for potential security threats, while Iran has signaled a measured response to avoid major escalation. The U.S. and other countries are calling for de-escalation, with concerns about the potential for miscalculation leading to further violence. Airlines are adjusting their operations in the region, and oil prices remain near six-month highs amid the heightened tensions.