G7 foreign ministers work to prevent escalation between Israel and Iran

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers said they would continue to work to prevent the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating, after reports of an Israeli attack on Iran.

"In light of reports of strikes on April 19th, we urge all parties to work to prevent further escalation. The G7 will continue to work to this end," said a statement issued by the ministers on Friday at the end of a three-day summit on the island of Capri.