US Secretary of State Blinken Addresses Regional Tensions During Middle East Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently undertaking an urgent diplomatic mission in the Middle East, meeting with key leaders to address regional tensions exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Blinken assured King Abdullah of Jordan that the US opposes the 'displacement of Palestinians' from Gaza. Additionally, in efforts to quell tensions, the US and EU have launched a joint diplomatic mission aimed at calming the situation in the Middle East. Throughout his tour, Blinken has met with leaders such as Turkey’s Erdogan and Greek officials. The diplomatic efforts come amidst growing concerns of the Gaza conflict spilling over into a wider regional war. Blinken has described the situation in Gaza as 'dire' and expressed a strong desire to prevent further escalation.