Both Israel and Iran have 'made their demonstrations', now time for de-escalation

World leaders have urged restraint after Iran late Saturday launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel, though the Israeli military has said the vast majority were intercepted.

"Iran wanted to look tough ... but it wasn't going for direct confrontation with Israel," University of Birmingham Professor of American Studies Scott Lucas told FRANCE 24. "On the other hand, the United States and the international community have let the Israelis know that they will not support direct Israeli air strikes inside Iran,” Lucas said, adding “Both sides now have made their demonstrations ... now we see if they actually step back and de-escalate”.