Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the hostilities in the Middle East

globalsecurity.org · Mar 1, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28.02.2026 | 14:30 "On the morning of 28 February, Israel and the United States launched coordinated military action against Iran, targeting missile and nuclear facilities as well as Iranian government institutions. Iran responded with attacks against Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq and Jordan. Estonia is closely monitoring the situation and remains in constant contact with our embassies and citizens in the Middle East region. We have consistently emphasised that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and have expressed serious concern over Iran's destabilising activities, which threaten both regional and broader international security. Estonia supports European Union sanctions against the Iranian regime for its grave human rights violations, including brutal repressions that have resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, as well as for its support to Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine. We also support the EU's decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. Iran is an active supporter of Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, and weakening the Iranian regime directly strengthens European security. We call on all parties to avoid further escalation. De-escalation, a return to diplomatic efforts and compliance with international law are essential to ensure both regional and global stability and to protect civilians." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requests that all Estonian citizens in the Middle East region register their short-term stay on the Ministry's website or by emailing konsul@mfa.ee. If necessary, consular assistance is available around the clock on the emergency number +372 5301 9999, and we recommend following the advice of the local authorities and seeking shelter if required. NEWSLETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list