The world in suspense. Iraq appeals to the USA, Azerbaijan cuts off from Israel, Great Britain sends combat aircraft

The government in Baghdad called on Saturday the US authorities to stop the violation of Iraqi airspace by Israeli planes attacking Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku assured the same day that it would never allow Israel to use the territory of Azerbaijan to attack Iran.


“The Iraqi government calls the United States to fulfill its duties arising from a bilateral agreement and prevent the Zionist entity from re -violating the Iraqi airspace” – wrote in a statement of the authorities in Baghdad.
Azerbaijan “will never allow his territory to be used to attack the third, including a friendly Iran,” said Foreign Minister Azerbaijan Dążehun Bajram in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragczi.
Bajrams warned that Israel's conflict with Iran threatens to spread to the whole region and called for diplomatic efforts to stop further escalation – he passed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku after the conversation.
Iraq closed his airspace on Friday morning, shortly after Israel began massive attacks on Iran. Israel declares that he has attacked Iranian nuclear and military facilities in a preceding impact to eliminate the threat from this country. The shortest route from Israel to Iran leads through Iraqi.
Mostly Szyki Azerbaijan combine strong economic and security ties with Israel. The state bordering Iran is the main supplier of oil to Israel, which in turn sells Azerbaijan weapons.
In turn, relations between Baku and Tehran are complex and complicated by, among others Historical past or numerous Azeri minority in Iran, as well as different directions of foreign policy of both countries.
In the media, there have long been reports of the close intelligence cooperation of Azerbaijan and Israel, which would be aimed at Tehran and speculation that Azeri Military Bases could be used by the Israeli army to attack Iran.
Erdogan in an interview with the President of Iran: Israel sabotage nuclear conversations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to sabotage the process of nuclear negotiations conducted between Iran and the USA – said Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an interview with President Iran Masud Pezeszkian on Saturday.
During the telephone conversation, Erdogan firmly condemned “Israel's unlawful attacks on Iran and made condolences to the Iranian nation because of fatalities,” told the press office of the Turkish leader.
Erdogan emphasized that “attacks are a clear violation of international law and are aimed at drawing the entire region into conflict.” The President of Turkey also noted that Israel “tries to divert the world's attention from genocide in the Gaza Zone, attacking Iran.”
The president assured Pezeszkian that Türkiye carefully monitors the development of the situation about the potential nuclear leakage at the Natanz facility after an Israeli attack.
Since April, USA and Iran have conducted five rounds of interviews about the agreement, which would limit the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for the abolition of some sanctions imposed on Tehran. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Badr Al-Busaidi announced on Thursday that the sixth round of talks will take place on Sunday in the capital of his country, mask. On Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oman has already informed about the cancellation of Sunday talks. The Iranians were to refuse to participate in them because of such Israel.
Macron called Iran to return to negotiations on the nuclear program
On Saturday, the President of France Emmanuel Macron called the Iran authorities to “quickly return to the negotiating table” on de -escalation in the Middle East and in the issue of the Iranian nuclear program.
“The issue of the Iranian nuclear program is serious and must be resolved through negotiations,” Macron wrote on the X portal after a telephone conversation with his Iranian equivalent Masud Pezeszkian.
Macron also called for the release of two French citizens, for three years held by the Tehran regime as hostages. In addition, he demanded that French citizens and branches in Iran and the region “be in any way the goal of attacks.”
The President of France called Pezeszkian “to quickly return to the negotiating table in order to reach an agreement, which is the only possible way to alleviate the situation”, declaring help in this process.
After Israel's attack on Iran, Macron convened a meeting of the National Security Council on Friday. He also assessed that Israel has the right to ensure security.
On the same day, the president stated that Iran “be serious” for destabilization in the region. He emphasized that Paris did not participate in Israeli attacks on Iran and “does not share this approach and the need for military operation.”
The head of the Ministry of the Interior of France Bruno Retailleau ordered prefect to strengthen security measures in the country in a relationship of armed conflict between Israel and Iran.
The head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The danger of further escalation in the Middle East is real
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul believes that the danger of further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East “is real”, and the Iranian nuclear program is a threat not only to Israel, but also to Saudi Arabia and the stability of the entire region.
“In the current situation, you can't lose sight of the Gaza Zone,” emphasized the head of German diplomacy during his visit to Saudi Arabia, quoted on platform X by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic – added the minister.
“The suspension of weapons requires a common perspective for the period after it. Arabic reconstruction plan is an important basis,” says Wadephul.
The portal of the Ard Tagesschau station information program quotes Wadephula, which after a meeting in the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh with his counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan said in the context of the armed conflict between Israel and Iran: “I am a supporter of deester and finding a way out of further military confrontation.”
“Further escalation of the situation would have unpredictable consequences. Therefore, I would like to appeal to everyone: as it is often said, it is not too late,” said Wadephul. “This region needs peace, not the escalation of armed conflicts,” he added.
Starmer: We send planes to the Middle East to support security in the region
Great Britain sends combat aircraft to the Middle East to support security in the region – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday.
“We move resources to the region, including aircraft, which are to be used to support in crisis situations,” said Starmer on board a plane flying to Canada to the three -day G7 peak, which will start on Sunday in Kananaskis in Albert's province.
As Reuters reminded, British combat aircraft are already present in the Middle East as part of an operation to counteract threats in Iraq and Syria.
Starmer announced that after the start on Friday by Israel, Iran talked with US President Donald Trump and Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the head of British diplomacy David Lamma is in contact with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragczim.
“Reports about attacks are disturbing, which is why we call all pages to withdraw and urgently reduce tension,” Starmer announced on Friday. In his opinion, “stability in the Middle East must be a priority.” (PAP)




