Around the air war between Israel and Iran and the intervening military intervention by the United States in the aim to prevent Iran building nuclear weapons, security measures are strengthened in Austria. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) confirmed this on Wednesday. In addition, the government leaders and the general manager of the Vienna International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, are on a diplomatic solution.
In Vienna, the federal crisis protection cabinet has been gathering in the federal chancellery since the morning. Grossi, who spoke about a very difficult situation, also gave no hope to continue the collaboration with Iran. So the return of the inspectors has top priority. “The permanent solution for this crisis is a diplomatic solution,” emphasized Grossi, who is still in contact with Iran. For decades in Iran they had done indispensable work, which is why you cannot afford the inspections.
American, Israeli and Iranian institutions under protection
According to Stocker, the increased security measures apply to international, American and Israeli institutions and in particular endangered persons. Iranian facilities would also be protected, the Chancellery has added to the statement. The Chancellor also thanked us President Donald Trump for the fact that the weapons are now quiet again. Iran is not allowed to obtain or possess nuclear weapons. The Islamic Republic must work together again with the IAEA, the Chancellor demanded. The Iranian parliament had recently decided to suspend cooperation with the IAEA.
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Neos) also insisted on a diplomatic solution. It is clear that Iran must be asked to work with the IAEA. “This is really time for peace and the way to pave for diplomacy,” says Meinl-Reisinger. The discussion data exist. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (Spö) agreed: “The most important thing is that the weapons are now quiet,” he said. The most important thing is to find a sustainable agreement with Iran again.
Security Council in the afternoon
Before noon, the federal government had convened the National Security Council in parliament to inform the parliamentary parties about the security situation and discuss possible conclusions. Green Club -Chef Werner Kogler also expected the meeting, the content of which always remains strictly secret, “corresponding information about things that are not so well known in public”. He also argued for the -which was also the task of the European Union.
An essential aspect that affects Austria is secret service activities of alleged Iranian diplomats, because they have existed of the Russian side. Signs would be condensed “that there are unpleasant activities here,” said the Boss of Greens. Kogler therefore urged the enforcement of laws.
FPö is surprised on time
After the session of about an hour and a half, the freedom also spoke without responding to what was discussed. However, military spokesperson Volker Reifenberger was surprised at the time for the session, which was “too late or too early”. On the one hand, the Security Council should have met when the situation escalated. Otherwise it would have been better for days if the position of the position is a bit clearer.
Regarding the conflict itself, Reifenberger said that his “highest value” parliamentary group says that Austria “does justice to his neutral role” and, as in the past, clearly international violations. “We would now expect that from the federal government,” said freedom, which is independent that nuclear facilities are now being attacked.
Source: Krone
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