Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński commenting on the tense situation in the Middle East stressed that Poland will not get involved in a war in the region but added that it will fulfill its alliance obligations stemming from its NATO membership.

Minister Jabłoński asked by Polish Radio how Poland should react to the growing conflict between the US and Iran said that it will appeal for the de-escalation of the conflict but at the same time will meet any of its alliance obligations.



"We are not a country that will strive to escalate the conflict in Iran and get involved in a war in the Middle East. However, we will meet obligations stemming from our NATO membership and offer as much assistance as is required from us by the (NATO) Pact. If it is required from us we will be present in Iraq, but above all we call on all sides to de-escalate the conflict," said the minister.



Minister Jabłoński commenting on the present situation in the Middle East expressed hopes that decisions made by both sides of the conflict are not final and that the Iraqi authorities will be open to NATO arguments "however, we cannot remain on their (Iraqi) territory contrary to their will."