The Finnish Parliament, the *Eduskunta*, held a vote of confidence on Friday regarding Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen and the government. Both the Defence Minister and the government successfully retained the Parliament’s confidence. The vote followed statements made by Häkkänen concerning the conflict in the Middle East, where he emphasized the role of Iran as a key background factor. Häkkänen also indicated that Israel has, according to his assessment, made “certain oversteps.” The confidence vote signals continued support for the government’s approach to international affairs and national security. The debate centered on Häkkänen’s assessment of the situation and its implications for Finland’s foreign policy.