Navigating Tensions: U.S. Influence on Israeli-Iranian Talks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the crucial role of the United States in mediating peace between Israel and Iran. In a statement at an energy conference in Athens, Mitsotakis emphasized that Europe does not possess the needed influence to bring both nations to the negotiating table.

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Britain are scheduled to meet their Iranian counterpart in Geneva to discuss nuclear issues. The growing tension is causing widespread concern over potential inflation and energy market disruptions, according to a German diplomatic source.

Amidst these geopolitical tensions, Greece remains particularly worried about the safety of its shipping vessels in the Persian Gulf. With Greece owning the largest global fleet of oil tankers, maritime agencies are advising commercial ships to steer clear of Iran's waters near the Strait of Hormuz.

(With inputs from agencies.)