PH airs concern over Israel’s airstrikes on Iran
The Philippine government has expressed grave concern over heightened tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and peace. (Photo by SEPAH NEWS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / SEPAH NEWS
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has expressed grave concern over heightened tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and peace.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) conveyed the government’s concern over the developments in the Middle East in a statement.
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“With the welfare of the people of the Middle East and the Filipinos there in mind, the Philippines urges concerned countries to de-escalate and follow the path of peace,” said the DFA.
According to the DFA, Philippine embassies in the region stand ready to assist Filipinos in their jurisdictions.
“So far, the DFA has not received reports of any Filipino hurt, injured, or otherwise affected as a result of the operations,” said the DFA.
Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible “massive conflict” in the region.
Israel’s operation struck at the “heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme,” aiming at the atomic facility in Natanz and nuclear scientists, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said./coa
