The European Union (EU) has warned both Iran and Israel that further escalation of tensions in the Middle East “cannot be in anyone’s interest” and urged the parties to do so “act with utmost restraint” after the attacks on Israeli territory carried out by Tehran last night.
The twenty-seven They condemned Iran’s attacks “in the strongest possible terms” with drones and missiles against Israel and described this offensive as an “unprecedented escalation and threat to regional security,” said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell in a statement signed by the community association on behalf of the group of countries.
“The EU affirms his commitment to Israel’s security. In this tense regional situation, further escalation cannot be in everyone’s interest. “We call on all parties to act with utmost restraint,” Borrell added.
Medium weight to calm things down
The head of European diplomacy stated that the E.U “is in close contact” to try with all parties to “reduce tensions” in the Middle East and ensure “the security of the region”.
Earlier on Sunday, Borrell expressed his condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Israel, asserting on his personal account on the social network X that they represented “an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”
Along with him are the leaders of The most important EU institutions also condemned the Iranian attack and called for preventing further escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Iran and its allies to “immediately stop” this offensive “All actors” should “refrain from a new escalation”. and work to restore stability in the region.
The Israeli army assured that it is capable of repelling the majority of attacks launched by Iran, noting that none of the drones launched by that country reached Israeli territory.
The Israeli armed forces also announced this Having intercepted 25 of about 30 cruise missiles and almost all of the ballistic missiles, “more than 120,” that Iran fired in attacks on its country that seriously injured a girl and slightly injured eight other people in Israel.
Iran will not continue its offensive against Israel
The Iranian government, for its part, called the attack on Israel a “success,” despite announcing it has no intention of continuing the offensive warned today that it would act again if necessary “to protect its interests.”
The Iranian offensive is responding to this Attack on this country’s embassy in DamascusAttributed to Israel, killing six Syrians and seven members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
