BRUSSELS, Belgium.- The European Union (EU) pointed out this Sunday that a further escalation of tension in the Middle East “cannot be in anyone’s interest” and called on Iran and Israel to “act with maximum moderation” following the attacks launched last night by Tehran once morest Israeli territory.
The Twenty-Seven condemned “in the strongest terms” Iran’s attacks with drones and missiles once morest Israel, and described this offensive as an “unprecedented escalation and a threat to regional security,” according to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Exteriors, Joseph Borrellin a statement signed on behalf of all the countries of the community club.
“The EU reiterates its commitment to Israel’s security. In this tense regional situation, further escalation cannot be in anyone’s interest. “We urge all parties to act with maximum restraint,” Borrell added.
The head of European diplomacy affirmed that the EU “is in close contact” with all parties to try to achieve “the reduction of tensions” in the Middle East and guarantee “the security of the region.”
Borrell already expressed earlier this Sunday his condemnation of Iran’s attacks once morest Israel and assured, in his personal account on the social network X, that they represent “an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”
Along with him, the leaders of the main EU institutions also condemned the Iranian attack and asked to avoid a further escalation of tension in the Middle East.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenurged Iran and its allies to “immediately cease” this offensive and called on “all actors” to “refrain from further escalation and work to restore stability in the region.”
The Israeli Army assured that it was able to repel the bulk of the attacks launched by Iran and noted that none of the drones launched by that country reached Israeli territory.
The Israeli Armed Forces also said they had intercepted 25 of some 30 cruise missiles and almost all of the ballistic missiles, “more than 120”, that Iran launched at their country, in attacks that left a girl seriously injured in Israel and others. eight people with minor injuries.
Iran calls attack on Israel a “success”
For its part, the Government of Iran called the attack on Israel a “success” and, although he announced that he has no intention of continuing with today’s offensive, he warned that he will act once more if necessary “to protect his interests.”
The Iranian offensive responds to attack on the embassy from this country in Damascusattributed to Israel, in which six Syrians and seven members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard died.
You might also be interested: “Pope Francis calls for dialogue and peace in the Israel-Hamas war”
Related news
#calls #Iran #Israel #act #maximum #restraint
2024-04-21 17:30:35