“We follow the development of the situation in the Middle East with deep concern. I repeated our commitment to peace, stability and diplomatic efforts to de -escalation. In this context, I emphasized that Israel has the right to defense. Iran is the main source of instability in the region. Europe has always been clear in this matter: Iran can never take the possession of nuclear weapons, “wrote von der Leyen on Platform X.
The head of the EC and a clear position towards the fights of Iran and Israel
She added that the EU repeatedly expressed concern with the Iranian nuclear program and the development of ballistic missiles. This – as she pointed out – “The same rockets that hit not only Israeli cities, but also in Ukraine.”
The chairwoman of the EC at the same time noted that The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is “unacceptable”. “I repeated our call for immediate admission of humanitarian aid for those in need of civilians. It is necessary to resume the suspension of the weapon and immediately release the hostages so that it is possible to permanently end the war, “she emphasized.
Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas convened a video conference of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday – a spokesman for the commission informed on Sunday. “The meeting will be an opportunity to exchange views, coordinate diplomatic activities against Tel Aviv and Tehran and discuss possible subsequent steps,” he specified.
