"U.S. Urges Calm Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Seeks De-escalation"

US calls for calm after reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran, with White House refusing to comment and emphasizing de-escalation, while Iran's foreign minister downplays the attack. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns against targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, as the number of casualties in Gaza rises. The US and EU impose sanctions on groups and individuals involved in West Bank violence, and flights to Israel, Iran, and Iraq are suspended following the alleged attack. Regional players like Russia, Jordan, and the UAE warn against the dangers of escalation, while Iran's army chief reassures the public that no damage occurred.
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- Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike The Guardian
- U.S. officials expect Israeli response to Iran's retaliatory strikes will be limited NBC News
- Blinken: US not involved in Iranian strike, seeks de-escalation The Jerusalem Post
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