Germany's Scholz calls for de-escalation after attack on Iran's Isfahan

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for de-escalation following a strike on the Iranian city of Isfahan and said Berlin would work with its partners in this direction.

"De-escalation remains the order of the day in the near future. And we will also talk about this with all our friends and allies, and work together with them in this direction," Scholz told reporters on Friday. (Writing by Rachel More Editing by Miranda Murray)