Greece Urges Restraint Amid Middle East Tensions

Greece Urges Restraint Amid Middle East Tensions

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Following an emergency meeting of the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA), government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said Greece is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Middle East, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

The government called for self-restraint and a return to dialogue to prevent further escalation. It reaffirmed its stance that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution.

Priority remains the safety of Greek citizens in the region, and maritime authorities have issued guidance to the shipping sector. Greek authorities are on high alert amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

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