Britain's prime minister has urged Iran's president to help «reduce tensions».

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. They discussed the situation in the Middle East.

Starmer said he was deeply concerned about the situation in the region and urged all sides to reduce tensions. He said there is a risk of miscalculation and it is time for a calm analysis of the situation. He called on Iran to refrain from attacking Israel.

The politicians touched on the conflict in Gaza. The British prime minister emphasized his commitment to a ceasefire, the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid for the Palestinian enclave. Starmer added that in order to achieve this, it is necessary to focus on diplomatic negotiations.

The British prime minister also raised the topic of foreigners detained in Iran, pointing to the need to ensure their access to medical care. The leaders agreed that constructive dialog between Britain and Iran is in the interests of both countries.

Starmer pointed out that these relations will not develop unless Tehran abandons destabilizing actions, among them threats against individuals in Britain and Russian assistance in the context of the Ukrainian conflict.

According to Sky News sources, the conversation between Starmer and Pezeshkian lasted half an hour.

Earlier, the Iranian authorities through Hungary warned Israel of the intention to strike.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

While planning a helicopter tour of the Statue of Liberty and the George Washington Bridge, the Escobar couple timed the trip to coincide with the birthday of one of their daughters.

On the unfortunate day of the helicopter crash tragedy over the Hudson River in the United States, which killed six people, the family of Agustin Escobar, head of the Spanish division of Siemens, was celebrating the birthday of one of their daughters.

According to the Daily Mail, the couple and their children arrived in New York from Barcelona, having planned a helicopter sightseeing tour to the Statue of Liberty and the George Washington Bridge in honor of the event.

In the helicopter, in addition to the pilot, were Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merc Camprubi Montal, and their three children, ages four, eight and ten. All of them died.

Earlier it was reported that the helicopter crashed over the Hudson River, near Jersey City on Thursday, April 10, at 15:15 (22:15 Moscow time). The mayor of New York City confirmed the fact of the airplane crash and the death of all six people on board.

According to experts, the cause of the disaster, could be damage to the tail part of the helicopter, writes “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”. It is known that the blades of the main rotor separated from the machine and cut the tail plumage.

Earlier, Runews24.ru published shocking details of the crash of the flight Moscow-Hong Kong, which happened on March 23, 1994.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова