By Momodu Favour

Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, announced on Tuesday that the country will not deploy troops to Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Tusk said the situation in Iran does not pose a direct threat to Poland’s national security, adding that Warsaw has no plans to send land, air, or naval forces to the region. He also stressed that Poland’s decision has been communicated to and accepted by key allies, including the United States.

The announcement comes as hostilities involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran intensify, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict and potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

Instead of participating in military operations abroad, Tusk said Poland will focus on strengthening its own defence capabilities, particularly given security concerns closer to home, such as tensions related to the war in Ukraine and the strategic importance of the Baltic region.

Poland’s stance aligns with several other European allies, including Germany, Spain, and Italy, which have expressed reluctance to commit troops to the crisis. Analysts say the decision reflects a broader trend in Europe of prioritising regional security over involvement in conflicts in the Middle East.