‘In time for a whole mechanism had to be created in time State Departmentthe Crisis Management Unit, so that we can face the immediate demands of the security of Greek citizens in Israel, Iran and the wider region, ” reported to OPEN Foreign Minister George Gerapetritistalking about his night attack Israel to Iran.

“I think it was a major escalation, even in the midst of negotiations between Iran and the US to manage the nuclear arsenal, which is a destabilizing factor in the region. ” as he said. “On the other hand, the point now is to have calm, without further escalation. Of course, we expect, as you realize, Iran’s retaliation. I think there must be a great mobilization and Greece will also contribute to this as an elected member of the Security Council. “

“I have already started communicating with our allies in the wider area, which are also in a state of great vigilance. I think a large alliance is needed, so that we can avoid further escalation, but there is a great deal of concern about developments in the region at this time. It is a potential minefield and it is good if we can all be able to multiply through international organizations, and countries that exert substantial influence can limit damage. “

‘US Role must be active’

With reference to any involvement of the USAMr Gerapetritis noted that there was an explicit assurance by the US Secretary of State Mark Rubio That there is no and there will be no involvement in America. “We remain in this statement. The reality is that the US is making a significant effort to control the situation in the wider region, and in particular in terms of countries that are an important factor in destabilization, such as Iran. I think the role of the US should be active, but for the time being it does not seem to be involved. “

“The geopolitical situation is very complex. I think that at this time, in the last 20 months I would say, we have been experiencing the most difficult and precarious situation after World War II. There are many ignition outbreaks worldwide. Ignition has always been historically creating conditions of great conflicts. At the moment there is reality in Israel we all experience, the reality in Gaza. My sense is that the US is trying to calm as much as possible. I also had contact with Mark Rubio in recent months and we discussed these issues. “

“I feel that at the moment there is a tendency to overestimate our national interests and ignore the potential risks to global security architecture. We are in a period of great shock, even challenging the major international organizations, such as international multimedia, UN. Unfortunately these are not good messages and we should all make a great effort. The role that Greece plays is extremely important, ” emphasized.

“Don’t put national issues in the mill of political controversy”

“I don’t think anyone accused us of being 100-0 in favor of Israel”, The Minister then pointed out.

“These issues are good to always have a moderation and not to enter the mill of political confrontation. Greece has taken an attitude of beginning on all issues that are currently plaguing the world and especially on the Gaza issue. We have voted in favor of all UN resolutions. Greece itself was a hurrying country in the largest joint statement that has ever been in the protection of civilians. Yesterday we were placed, we went with the peace side. It is important at the moment to have as seamless humanitarian aid as possible. We have lost the concept of self -evident by attacks on humanitarian aids and those who do humanitarian work and function. “