US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran I BBC News

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has repeatedcalls for de-escalation in the Middle East, after an apparent Israeli strike on Iran.

Speaking from a G7 meeting in Italy, Blinken saysWashington was "not involved" in any offensive operation.

Iranian state media has cited unconfirmed reports ofexplosions in the central province of Isfahan, butdownplayed reports of an attack.

Iran has been on high alert in the wake of Israelpledging to respond to Iran's unprecedented missileand drone attack on Israel on Saturday night

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