US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently engaged in diplomatic discussions with the foreign ministers of Turkey, China, and Saudi Arabia regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East involving Iran and Israel. According to a State Department spokesperson, Blinken emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation in the region and urged these countries to encourage Iran to exercise restraint.
During these conversations, Blinken conveyed a clear message that escalation would not benefit any party involved and stressed the need for all nations to work towards de-escalation. The United States has also been in communication with its European allies to coordinate efforts in delivering a unified message to Iran.
In addition to his discussions with the aforementioned countries, Blinken also reached out to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to reaffirm US support for Israel in light of the threats posed by Iran. He underscored the significance of Israel fulfilling the commitments made by Prime Minister Netanyahu to President Biden, particularly in terms of enhancing humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and implementing improved coordination measures to prevent conflicts.
These diplomatic efforts come amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East following recent threats made by Iran against Israel. The United States is actively engaged in diplomatic channels to promote stability and prevent further escalation in the region.
