Regional and European Powers Urge Diplomacy to Avert Escalation in Iran Conflict

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, along with their counterparts from Germany, France, Britain, and Italy, met in Istanbul to call for urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent renewed attacks on Iran. They warned that further military action would expand the conflict in the region and drive oil prices higher. The ministers also emphasized the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and the security of international shipping lanes.