The discussions covered in detail the latest developments and examined factors that could impact Greece, especially potential consequences for tourism and shipping—particularly for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz—as well as oil prices. The Ministry of Shipping has already informed Greek shipping companies with vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to stay alert and follow security protocols. So far, there are no indications of disruption to safe navigation in the area.

Regarding tourism, a good year was expected in terms of arrivals from Israel, and there is hope that the tense situation will quickly ease. Additionally, measures to ‘shield’ sensitive Israeli and Iranian interests in Greece were discussed extensively. This issue had also been addressed earlier today by security authorities in a special meeting at the Ministry of Citizen Protection.

Following the KYSEA meeting, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis updated the members of the Government Council on the situation and on the assistance provided to Greek citizens in both countries.

“The Government is watching the developments with concern, as they risk serious escalation in the region,” said Marinakis, urging the parties “to show restraint and not proceed to further escalation that would cause wider destabilization.”

“It is Greece’s consistent position that solutions must be sought through diplomacy. Greece will continue to work in this direction with partners and allies for the benefit of stability and security in the wider region,” concluded the government spokesperson.

Detailed statement from Pavlos Marinakis:

The National Security Council (KYSEA) convened today under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

During the meeting, the latest developments in the Middle East were evaluated.

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis briefed members on the situation and on the assistance provided from the outset to Greek citizens in Israel and Iran.

The Government is following with concern the developments that risk serious escalation in the region.

It calls on the parties to exercise restraint and not proceed with further escalation that would cause broader destabilization.

Greece’s consistent position is that solutions must be found through diplomacy.

Greece will continue to work towards this goal with partners and allies for the benefit of stability and security in the broader region.