Since the morning, the meeting of the Federal Crisis Security Cabinet has been taking place at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna. Also present was Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who spoke of a very difficult situation but does not give up hope for continued cooperation with Iran.

National Security Council Meets in the Afternoon

According to Stocker, the increased security measures apply to international, American, and Israeli institutions, as well as particularly at-risk individuals. Iranian institutions are also under increased protection, the Chancellery added after the statement. The Chancellor also thanked US President Donald Trump for the fact that the weapons have now fallen silent. Iran must not acquire or possess nuclear weapons. The Islamic Republic must resume cooperation with the IAEA, demanded the Chancellor. The Iranian parliament had shortly before 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 urged to cooperate with the IAEA. "Now is really the time for peace and to pave the way for diplomacy," said Meinl-Reisinger. The meeting dates exist. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) agreed: "The most important thing is that the weapons are now silent," he said. The most important thing is the attempt to find a viable agreement with Iran again.

For the afternoon, the federal government has convened the National Security Council in Parliament to inform the parliamentary parties about the security situation and to discuss possible conclusions from it, as Chancellor Stocker said.

(APA/Red)

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