G7 foreign ministers warns of new sanctions on Iran and urge de-escalation

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani held a final press conference at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting on Capri Island (AP)

G7 foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran over its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani, who chaired the meeting of ministers of industrialised countries on Capri, said the agenda of the three-day meeting was changed on Friday to address the latest developments.