Blinken says the US is “not involved in offensive operations” against Iran

The Secretary of State for USA, Anthony Blinkenassured this Friday that his country “is not involved in offensive operations”, in relation to the explosions recorded this morning in Willat the conclusion of the G7 meeting on Foreign Affairs on the Italian island of Capri, which called for a reduction in tensions in Middle East.

“We do not participate in any offensive operation. What I can say is that we are working on de-escalation. I don’t want to say anything else, we’re not involved.”stated at a press conference after the meeting of ministers of the richest democracies on the planet.

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Blink highlighted that the G7 “work together to end the conflict of Linkprovide more humanitarian aid and achieve release of Hamas hostages”and added that the Islamic group is “the only thing that gets in the way” to achieve a ceasefire in the strip.

He said they are “committed to security Israel”, but he insisted that the most important thing is “Avoid escalation and we urge all parties to control their actions.”

About this “We were very clear, we cannot be in favor of an operation in Rafa”reiterated regarding the operation that Israel wants to launch in that Palestinian territory.

Blink also referred to Ukraine: “our support has been very clear” and assured that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin“I thought we would lose patience”but your aggression Ukraine This led to “the largest unit in the countries of G7 It’s from NATO in 50 years”

Even so, “it is imperative that there are more resources” for Kyiv, “If not, you won’t make it” and mentioned the urgent need to “air defense systems, artillery and ammunition”.

Blink also referred to Chinawhich he accused of “fueling” the conflict in Ukraine Helping Russia.

“We also focus on reaching our partners in PacificSo the support of China “for Russia it shows that the world’s security is interconnected”He explained.

China and Russia to maintain “a bilateral relationship, they have been in contact for a long time” and even though “We didn’t see a direct provision”, if it was made of “key components of the defense industry”, which helped Russia to “rebuild its defense capacity”.

“Russia is not just a threat to UkraineBut stop Europe”, added Blinkwho accused Beijing “support this threat to European security” and at the same time maintain “Friendly relationships”with European countries.

Source: Elcomercio

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