PHL expresses concern over US-Iran airstrikes, urges diplomacy

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed great concern over escalating Middle East tensions.

This concern follows the United States military carrying out air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has joined the call of world leaders to de-escalate tensions and urged concerned nations to pursue diplomacy and peaceful negotiations.

The DFA strongly urges concerned parties to take the path of diplomacy and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.

The welfare of Filipinos in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains the government's top priority.

Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez reaffirmed the Philippines' neutrality in the conflict, stressing the need for peaceful solutions.

Romualdez also noted that the US has been clear about its primary goal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.