Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- European and Middle Eastern state ministers are presenting a united front to stand against any further strikes on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign ministers from eight countries-the UK, France, Germany, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Italy, and Egypt- met in Turkiye on Friday to discuss the Middle East war, Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, the prospect of ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and other issues.

The countries share concerns that further escalation of the US-Iran war would not benefit any state and would only raise energy prices further.

Their warning came after the US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, said Washington could "absolutely" strike Iran this weekend.

While speaking t...