They ask for maximum moderation –

The United States, NATO and the European Union yesterday condemned the massive attack carried out by Iran on Saturday night once morest Israel, but called for restraint and maximum restraint from the parties so that the Middle East conflict does not escalate, it was reported.

In Washington, the United States yesterday urged Israel to show restraint in its response to the wave of drones, missiles and ballistic missiles that Iran launched once morest its territory, in order to avoid further escalation in the region.

The United States informed the Israelis that it will not participate in any offensive action in response to Iran’s historic attack, which was largely intercepted by the air defenses of Israel and those of other allies such as the United States, the United Kingdom or Jordan.

To prevent an escalation of the conflict, US President Joe Biden met yesterday with the G7 leaders in a summit held by videoconference and also spoke by telephone with King Abdullah II of Jordan, with whom he maintains a close relationship. staff.

At the G7 meeting, Biden and the other leaders discussed possible diplomatic measures once morest Iran and, although an agreement was not reached, they debated the possibility of imposing new sanctions on that country or designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group.

Vital

In Brussels, NATO yesterday condemned Iran’s attacks once morest Israel and called for the conflict in the Middle East “not to get out of control” with a request for “moderation” to the parties involved.

“We condemn Iran’s overnight escalation, call for restraint and closely monitor developments. It is vital that the conflict in the Middle East does not get out of control,” stressed NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah, in statements to EFE sent by email.

For its part, the European Union (EU) yesterday warned Iran and Israel that a further escalation of tension in the Middle East “cannot be in anyone’s interest” and urged the parties to “act with maximum restraint.” .

The Twenty-Seven condemned “in the strongest terms” Iran’s attacks and described this offensive as an “unprecedented escalation and a threat to regional security,” according to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, in a declaration signed on behalf of all the countries of the community club.

“The EU reiterates its commitment to Israel’s security. In this tense regional situation, further escalation cannot be in anyone’s interest. “We urge all parties to act with maximum moderation,” Borrell added.— EFE

UN Concern

The UN held an emergency meeting of the Security Council yesterday.

Imminent danger

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern and called for restraint and restraint, warning of the imminent danger of widespread and devastating conflict in the Middle East.

urgent need

Guterres stressed the urgent need to avoid any escalation that might trigger major military clashes in the region, stressing that both the region and the world as a whole cannot afford more wars.