European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today welcomed progress in talks between the United States and Iran aimed at finding a complete solution to the hostilitie in West Asia, while insisting Tehran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
In a social media post, Ms Ursula said Europe supports diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict and ensuring regional stability, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and guaranteeing freedom of navigation. She also urged Iran to end what she called its destabilising actions through proxy groups.
The remarks come after US President Donald Trump stated that an agreement had been “largely negotiated” between Tehran and Washington on the subject of finalisation of the deal between the two sides.
I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation,” von der Leyen said through the US social media company X.
She reiterated that Iran “must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon” and called on Tehran to end actions she described as “destabilizing in the region, directly or through proxies, as well as its unjustified and repeated attacks on its neighbours.”