The Greek Foreign Ministry has called on the parties involved in the Middle East to show maximum restraint to avoid further escalation of tension. It also called on the international community “to take immediate action to prevent a regional conflict.”

The statement reads:

“Greece is closely following the worrying developments in the wider Middle East region and recognizes that any further escalation could pose a significant threat to regional and global stability. We call on all parties involved to show maximum restraint, avoid escalating military tension and make use of all available diplomatic channels and dialogues. The international community must take immediate action to prevent a regional conflict.”