Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has warned of further destabilization in the Middle East
A military conflict with Iran would be highly likely if attempts to renegotiate a new nuclear deal fail, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has warned.
US President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with a bombing campaign if it does not concede on its nuclear program, which Washington alleges is aimed at developing atomic weapons. The Iranian government, which vehemently denies the claims, has vowed to retaliate against any attack.
Addressing French MPs on Wednesday after an Iran-focused government meeting led by President Emmanuel Macron, Barrot stated that without a new agreement, βa military confrontation would appear almost inevitable,β warning that such a scenario could further destabilize the Middle East.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has once again expressed its strong opposition to the use of pressure and threats, including military action, against Iran, emphasizing the need for a negotiated solution to the ongoing issues surrounding Iranβs nuclear program.
Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, responding to a question from βIran Nuancesβ regarding Moscowβs view on increasing sanctions as well as threats from American officials against Iran, including the use of the term βbombing,β said, βWe have repeatedly stated that resorting to military methods by Iranβs enemies in the context of a settlement is illegal and unacceptable.β
Update:
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Kuwait have all informed Washington that they will not permit U.S. warplanes to use their airspace or military bases for any operations against Iran. In the event of a full-scale war between Iran and the US, no country will dare to deny the US the use of their airspace.
#BREAKING Panic spreads in the Middle East.
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In recent hours, the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, and other regional countries have reportedly contacted the Iranian president, assuring him they will not allow the U.S. to use their territory against Iran. pic.twitter.com/JkUlohIsuq
