The Tánaiste has called for moderation in the Middle East, stating that de-escalating tensions there is of utmost importance, reports Breaking News.
Michael Martin has reaffirmed his demands for Hamas to free all captives and for an instant ceasefire in Gaza.
On Monday, Mr. Martin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
“De-escalating tensions in the region is imperative,” stated Mr. Martin.
“I spoke to him (Abbas Araghchi) in terms of both Gaza and Lebanon, and urging him to use all influence that the Iranian government has over actors in the region to desist from any attacks. The war in Gaza has caused immense suffering, and that there was an obligation on all parties, and in particular Hamas, to release all of the hostages and to agree a ceasefire on the terms brokered by the UN and the US. Also, the consequences for Lebanon would be devastating if a war broke out, and it’s the civilians in Lebanon (who) would lose out,” reports Breaking News.
Mr. Martin forewarned Mr. Araghchi that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah would be “absolutely catastrophic.”
He called their interaction “constructive.”
“He indicated that he wanted to open up and maintain a line of channel communication with Europe, and wanted warmer relations with Europe,” Mr Martin added, reports Breaking News.
“There seemed to be some sense of early signs of perhaps some movement again or re-engagement on the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) agreement, which is the nuclear issue, which I think would be helpful if that was to materialise but I got the sense it was early days,” he added, reports Breaking News.
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