Georgia Rejects Opposition's Idea of US Base Against Iran, Citing National Security Risks

Georgia's government has firmly rejected a proposal from the opposition to establish a US military base on its territory, intended to serve as a strategic point against Iran. The authorities view this idea as a dangerous move that would position Georgia as a pawn in global geopolitical struggles, potentially jeopardizing its national interests.

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This proposal is part of a plan to use our country as a pawn in a global confrontation.

Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Georgian State Minister for the Coordination of Law Enforcement Forces, articulated the government's stance, stating that such a proposal is part of a plan to use Georgia in a global confrontation. He drew parallels to previous instances where Georgia was pressured to engage in international conflicts, such as imposing sanctions on Russia or sending volunteers and weapons to Ukraine during the ongoing war.

Echoing the government's concerns, Irakli Kadaguishvili, a lawmaker from the ruling Georgian Dream party, described the opposition's proposal as not only incorrect but potentially disastrous. He highlighted the risk of Georgia becoming a target for retaliatory attacks, referencing Iran's past actions against US military bases in the Middle East. The opposition's proposal, put forth by David Sakvarelidze, a former deputy prosecutor general, envisioned Georgia as a logistical hub for US operations against Iran.

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The deployment of US bases does not serve Georgia's national interests.

Meanwhile, Georgian President Mijaíl Kavlashvili was scheduled to attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside other regional leaders, underscoring the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Caucasus region.

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not only is incorrect, but it could also lead to a disaster.