On Tuesday morning, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lisbon was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a meeting with the Director General of Foreign Policy. According to a note sent to CMThe Portuguese government has expressed concern about the escalation of the conflict in the region, calling for maximum containment.
The meeting allowed for renewed condemnation of the attack, as well as a renewed demand for immediate release The Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries was attacked by helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. in the light of Portugal’s obligations as a State.
“The release of the crew has also been demanded, which must be respected while the ship remains in custody, since the explanations presented so far are not considered consistent,” the statement said.
The Foreign Office is awaiting the results of the official investigation and will assess further steps accordingly.