Greece's major opposition parties have unanimously and vehemently condemned recent US military strikes against targets linked to Iran in the Middle East, expressing grave concerns over a dangerous escalation of conflict and criticizing the Greek government's alignment with Washington.
Sokratis Famelos, leader of the main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance parliamentary group, stressed the urgent need for "strong political decisions" to de-escalate the spiraling tensions. In a statement reported by EFSYN, Famelos condemned the US attacks in Iran, Iraq, and Syria, asserting that such actions undermine regional stability and international law. He cautioned that the Greek government's foreign policy, particularly its alignment with US and NATO initiatives, including potential involvement in Red Sea operations, risks entangling Greece in a broader conflagration. Families urged the European Union to adopt a proactive stance, fostering diplomatic solutions and providing humanitarian aid, especially in light of the catastrophic situation in Gaza.
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE), in a fiery statement published on 902.gr, denounced the US strikes as "a step towards the escalation of the imperialist war across the entire world." The KKE asserted that these actions are part of an intensification of inter-imperialist antagonisms, primarily driven by the United States, NATO, and the European Union. The party expressed "no confidence in the government of war involvement," accusing the Mitsotakis administration of subservience to Euro-Atlantic interests and dragging the country into dangerous military adventures. The KKE called for an "alarm signal" to mobilize the Greek people against the escalating war and any Greek participation, demanding the closure of US-NATO bases in Greece.
Similarly, MέRA25, led by Yanis Varoufakis, issued a strong condemnation, siding "with the bombed Iranian people against Israeli-US terrorism," as stated on their official website. The party characterized the US and Israeli actions in the region as "state terrorism" and warned that these attacks push the Middle East closer to a full-blown regional war. MέRA25 criticized the Greek government for its complicity, arguing that its foreign policy choices make Greece a party to these aggressive acts rather than a proponent of peace and stability.
Across the opposition spectrum, a common thread emerged: a deep unease about the potential for the current crisis to spiral out of control, with dire consequences for the broader Middle East and potentially for Greece itself. The parties highlighted a perceived departure from a traditionally more balanced Greek foreign policy, urging a return to diplomacy, respect for international law, and a focus on de-escalation. The unanimous condemnation underscores a significant domestic political challenge to the government's approach to the escalating tensions in a volatile region, reflecting widespread anxiety about Greece's role and security in an increasingly unstable global environment. The opposition's united voice calls for a re-evaluation of Greece's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing peace-building and an independent stance over perceived entanglement in broader geopolitical conflicts.
Photo: The headquarters of the KKE, 902.gr