The escalation of the situation in the Middle East also raises concerns among Finnish decision-makers. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hopes that the revenge attacks would end here.
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Prime minister Petteri Orpon (collective) is concerned about the situation in the Middle East. Orpo commented on the issue of the president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen In connection with a visit to Lappeenrantan.
– The situation is very dangerous, Orpo stresses.
He hopes that the parties will refrain from new attacks.
– Now it would be important to move on, without a cycle of revenge, Orpo says.
According to von der Leyen, the escalation of the situation must now be avoided by all means.
– We must do everything we can to ensure that all parties refrain from escalating the situation, von der Leyenin says.
Early on Friday, Israel carried out the expected retaliatory attack on Iran. Iran says it has destroyed three drones in the Isfahan area. Iran has not confirmed that a foreign entity was behind the attacks. Syrian army bases were also hit last night. According to Syria, Israel is behind the attacks.
Israel had already threatened in advance that it would come to avenge Iran’s weekend attack. Over the weekend, Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for an attack on its embassy in Damascus, Syria.
According to the US media, the United States received advance warning about the latest attack, but according to the sources, did not participate in its implementation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland advises to avoid all travel to Iran. Those staying in the area are advised to inform their loved ones about their situation. In the event of an emergency, you should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ emergency department.
Israel is advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Due to the attack on Iran this morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges those traveling to Israel to follow the instructions of local authorities and to remain aware of the location of the nearest bomb shelter.
The story will be updated.