“These are unprecedented situations,” Plakoudas said. “Iran had never targeted civilians here in the Gulf before the 12-day war. Now not only military sites but civilian targets are being hit.”
Gerapetritis stressed that dedicated telephone lines were already operating at Greece’s diplomatic missions to assist nationals, while urging Greeks in the region to remain in safe locations and follow embassy instructions.
Mitsotakis said Athens is monitoring developments in Iran, underscoring Greece’s coordination with neighboring countries and international partners to safeguard Greek citizens and ensure freedom of navigation.
The UK Defense Chief warned that the episode demonstrated “how indiscriminate” Iran’s retaliatory actions have become.
Disruption to the Middle East’s prodigious energy exports could have far-reaching economic consequences.
Iranian state media confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday.
Unlike the brief 12-day war of June 2025, the current crisis risks broader regional escalation. If more Gulf states are drawn in, oil prices could remain elevated for an extended period.
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As tensions between the United States and Iran are reaching a critical moment, with many analysts expecting a military strike against Iran soon, Greece could find itself front and center amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. While Greece will not participate directly with forces in the pending conflict with Iran, the Mutual Defense […]
What comes next would present its own set of challenges
President considers a range of military options but has said he still prefers diplomacy
Confronting its biggest threat in decades, the regime in Tehran is working to boost its odds of surviving an attack