The government condemns Iran’s robot attack on Israel.
According to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, efforts are now required to prevent further escalation.
– We have to get a truce, she says to TV4 Nyheterna.
At 7:30 p.m., the air raid warning went off throughout Israel. shortly afterwards, anti-aircraft robots were seen over Israel’s airspace. The IDF states that around 200 robots were fired, mainly at targets in or near Tel Aviv. From Iran’s side, it is said to have sent about ten as revenge for, among other things, the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
– We take Iran’s attacks on Israel very seriously. We condemn these and now together with the EU and large parts of society call for de-escalation in the area, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
US and Israel in “intensive talks”
She emphasizes the importance of bringing about a ceasefire.
– We wholeheartedly support the efforts being made in the USA and France, among others.
“Intensive talks” are now underway with Israel from the Pentagon.
– You make an assessment of the effects of the attack, but also discuss what the effect was, says TV4’s Tomas Kvarnkullen, USA correspondent. .
“Must reconsider his attitude”
The US has previously pushed for a diplomatic solution to avoid escalation.
– Now it has happened and of course this means that the US must reconsider its attitude, says Tomas Kvarnkullen.