Rising tensions between Israel, Iran ‘serious concern’ – DFA

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MANILA – The Philippines has expressed “serious concern” over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.

This, after Iran fired missiles toward Israel on Sunday, most of which were intercepted.

“We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the situation and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their conflict,” the DFA said in a statement.

“The Philippines has long advocated for all states to adhere to the principles of international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes,’ it added.

According to media reports, Israel is thinking about whether it would retaliate against Iran’s actions.

Iran, on the other hand, justified its move as a response to the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian Consulate building in Syria that killed at least seven officials, including two commanders of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards on April 1.