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U.S. President Barack Obama, speaking at the "Three Amigos" summit in Canada, says the attack on an Istanbul airport reignites resolve to, "defeat those who offer only death and destruction." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. President Barack Obama condemns the attack by two Palestinians on a synagogue in Jerusalem that killed four people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
U.S. President Barack Obama condemns the attack by two Palestinians on a synagogue in Jerusalem that killed four people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterates his desire to see "calm heads prevail" in the Middle East, following reports that Israel carried out a retaliatory strike on Iran. "Significant escalation is not in anyone's interest," he says during questions after delivering an unrelated speech, adding: "What we want to see is calm heads prevail across the region." SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that the Middle East needs "calm heads to prevail" after Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. "We'll be working with our allies to de-escalate the situation and I look forward to speaking to G7 leaders later this afternoon," Sunak tells reporters in Downing Street. SOUNDBITE
Explosions are heard in Jerusalem and sirens sound as Iran carries out an unprecedented attack on Israel. IMAGES