Next day or two crucial in how situation between Iran and Israel develops, says Tánaiste

Currently, there are 29 citizens in Iran most of whom are long-term residents and hold dual citizenships while there are around 200 people registered as living in Israel
Next day or two crucial in how situation between Iran and Israel develops, says Tánaiste

The Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The position of Ireland and the EU on the matter is that there needs to be an immediate de-escalation and a return to the talks programme. Photo: AP/Leo Correa

We could not be in a more dangerous situation, the Tánaiste has said as he warned that the next 24 to 48 hours will be crucial in how the current situation between Iran and Israel plays out.

Simon Harris said there are a number of risks at the moment, including a spill-over beyond the two countries, and the message must be about "stepping back from the brink".

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