Nigeria has called on both Israel and Iran to exercise restraint in the ongoing face off between the two countries. Nigeria’s call was made in a press statement on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Francisca Omayuli . The statement read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria joins other Members of the International Community to call on Iran and Israel to exercise restraint, as diplomatic efforts are ongoing to ease tension and avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East. “In this critical period, it behoves the two countries to reflect on their universal commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts, for the advancement of global peace and security.” Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones on Sunday in what it claimed was in retaliation for last week’s suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus that left 13 persons dead. The attack which Iran described as Operation True Promise, marks the first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory from Iranian soil. It began on Saturday night around 20:00 GMT and lasted approximately five hours. Source: Arise News