Simon Harris: 'World on the brink of an extraordinarily destabilising situation'

Tánaiste calls for a de-escalation between the two countries, but said the Government would work with other EU countries to evacuate Irish citizens

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv. Picture: AP/Leo Correa

The “world is on the brink of an extraordinarily destabilising situation” amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris has called for a de-escalation between the two countries, adding the Government would work with other EU countries to evacuate citizens when possible.