Putin and Erdogan meet in Istanbul, call for 'restraint' in Iran-US crisis

Presidents of Russia and Turkey have called for restraint in escalating crisis between Iran and United States. Both, Vlimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Istanbul on Wednesday. In a joint statement, both leers said

“We believe that exchange of attacks and use of force by any party do t contribute to finding solutions to complex problems in Middle East. We express our commitment to de-escalate existing tensions in region and call on all parties to act with restraint as well as commonsense and to prioritize diplomacy.”

France condemns attacks

Meanwhile, France has condemned attacks carried out by Iran on two Iraqi military bases that were hosting US-led coalition forces. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian issued a statement on Wednesday where he condemned Iranian attacks and me Paris' stance clear on issue.

statement issued by Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs re, "France condemns attacks carried out in Iraq by Iran overnight against Global Coalition Against Daesh bases. It reiterates its solidarity with its allies and partners in Coalition and its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty and security."

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Amid escalating tensions between Iran and United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised that use of weapons must stop. She furr said that “We have established and time-tested relations with many actors in region and beyond to de-escalate situation”.

In an earlier statement released by Commission's website von der Leyen also declared a need 'to holt cycle of violence', and furr urged Iran to fully comply with nuclear deal kwn as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). 

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German defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said that Germany condemned Iran orchestrated missile strikes on US military bases in Iraq. She furr asked Tehran to end its conflict with United States. While talking to a local media outlet, Karrenbauer said that it is imperative that y do t allow this aggression to continue, ding that it is up to Tehran to stop furr escalation in conflict.