Sunday night, the US bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran. At the same time, the attacks between Israel and Iran continue.
The consequences right now are very difficult to overlook, we continue bilaterally and through the EU to urge all parties to de-escalation, to show restraint and respect international law. The situation in the region is serious since before and is not benefited by a continued escalated conflict, says Kristersson.
He believes that it would constitute an existential threat to Israel if Iran is allowed to develop nuclear weapons. It would also increase the risk of further proliferation of nuclear weapons, he says.
To return to talks and diplomacy is therefore difficult but of the utmost importance.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs estimates that there are around 1,500 people with Swedish citizenship or residence permit in Iran. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has advised against all travel to the country since 2022.
Those who travel to Iran against the travel advisory take extremely large risks. One must be aware of that. There are virtually no opportunities for Sweden to act to lift people out of Iran right now, says Kristersson.
The Prime Minister is also harsh in his tone towards Israel when it comes to the Gaza war against terrorist-stamped Hamas.
The way the Israeli government is waging the war is unacceptable, he says.
Blocking food and other emergency aid from entering Gaza is indefensible and incompatible with humanitarian law.
