Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack on Israel brought the two nations to the verge of war on Sunday, as leaders around the world called for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war spreading in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden and the leaders of the seven leading democratic industrialized countries (G7) condemned Iran’s attack in the strongest possible terms on Sunday and underlined their full support for Israel’s security. “With its actions, Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoide…