The government held a meeting on Monday. The meeting discussed the situation in the Middle East. It also discussed how to help Estonian citizens who are in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that the most important thing is to help Estonian citizens return home. He said that Estonia shares information and assists through an emergency hotline. Diplomats are trying to help everyone.
Michal said that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He said that we support the plans of the USA and Israel that reduce the threat.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Estonia is closely monitoring what is happening in the Middle East. He said that Estonia does not support Iran's actions.
The government knows that there are about 3,000 Estonian citizens in the Middle East. Most of them are in the United Arab Emirates. No one was injured in the Iranian attacks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in constant contact with Estonian citizens in the region. The government will soon discuss further how to help Estonian citizens return home safely.