17.06.2025 13:31
As the war between Israel and Iran continues with full intensity on its fifth day, a news report from Greece has made a significant impact. The Greek press reported that a weakened Iran strengthening Turkey is the scenario that worries Greece the most.
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As the Israel-Iran war continues into its 5th day, the Greek press has published an assessment of how Athens is approaching the war.
NOTABLE COMMENT
In the English version of Kathimerini newspaper, an article titled "Athens views the Iran-Israel conflict through the lens of Ankara" states that "what concerns Greece the most is that a weakened Iran could strengthen Turkey."
"ESCALATION OF THE CONFLICT IS WORRISOME"
According to a report on NTV, Vassilis Nedos, in a brief assessment he wrote for Kathimerini, pointed out the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's government, stating that "Greek government officials and diplomats find the escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel concerning on multiple fronts."
The article notes that "the deepening polarization hinders Greece's efforts to play an honest mediator role in the conflicts in the Middle East," adding that "while Greece wishes to remain such a mediator, it also places great value on its relationship with Israel, which has never been closer."
"PERCEIVED GREATEST THREAT..."
The article highlights that reconciling these two objectives requires negotiating delicately at the United Nations (UN) without appearing to abandon Israel, sometimes following the majority. An example of this is Athens voting in favor of a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza to resume.
The article concludes with the following words: "However, what concerns Greece the most is that a weakened Iran could strengthen Turkey, which is perceived as the greatest threat to its sovereignty, despite many Arab countries wanting to see Iran humiliated, which provides some comfort."
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