NATO sees "vital" that the conflict in the Middle East does not get out of control

The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, emphasized on Friday the importance of preventing the conflict in the Middle East from spiraling out of control, following reports of an alleged Israeli air strike on the Iranian town of Isfahan. Stoltenberg stated that a new war in the region would be detrimental to all parties involved.

During a press conference after a virtual meeting with NATO Defense Ministers and Ukrainian officials, Stoltenberg urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East. He expressed the Alliance’s concerns regarding the situation.

The alleged Israeli attack in Isfahan has caused confusion, as it has not been officially acknowledged by the Israeli Government or the Pentagon. According to reports from US media, the attack involved the use of missiles. However, the situation is complicated by Iran’s recent launch of 300 missiles and drones against Israel last weekend.