EU warns unpredictable consequences from escalation of Iran situation

In a statement signed on behalf of the whole EU by European diplomacy chief Kaya Kallas, the ministers reportedly held an extraordinary meeting through video connection to discuss the situation in Iran and throughout the Middle East, following US military action.

“The EU expresses its solidarity with partners who have been attacked or affected. We will continue to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and find a sustainable solution to prevent Iran from being equipped with nuclear weapons”, Kallas wrote on the X among other things.

Kallas recalled that the EU has already adopted broad sanctions in response to the Iranian authorities' actions, and that it is willing to protect the bloc's security and interests, including through additional sanctions.

Foreign ministers of EU member states called for maximum content, protection of civilians and full respect of international law, including principles of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law.

“Middle line will lose much of any prolonged war. The attacks and violations of the sovereignty of many countries in the region on the part of Iran are unforgivable, said in the statement issued at the end of the ministerial meeting.

Of great importance, according to European foreign ministers, it is the preservation of maritime security and the respect of freedom of navigation.

They highlighted the need to avoid closing important waterways, such as Hormuz Strait.

The ministers also discussed the evacuation of European citizens to Iran and the territories of countries affected by Iranian attacks.

Thousands of European citizens remain trapped in Iran and throughout the region, due to numerous flights to major regional airports. / REL