Brussels: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas emphasized the urgent need for diplomacy to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. "The risk of further escalation in the region is dangerously high. Diplomacy must prevail," she urged in a post on X on Saturday following her phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Kallas stressed that the EU has consistently maintained its stance that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. She reiterated that only through diplomatic channels can a lasting solution be achieved in the region.
Furthermore, Kallas indicated that the European Union stands prepared to support diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions and promoting regional stability.