In a joint statement released today, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that it “will bear responsibility” for any attacks against Israel. They stressed that such actions “would further escalate regional tensions” and significantly jeopardize the prospects of achieving a ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. This warning comes amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the subsequent Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza. The conflict has already claimed thou…