Brussels, Feb 28: European Council President António Costa has expressed deep concern over the “developments in Iran,” as the region reels from Israeli–US strikes on Tehran and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks on the Gulf.
In a statement on X, Costa said the European Union remains in close contact with partners in the region and reiterated its “steadfast commitment” to safeguarding regional security and stability. He stressed that ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any steps that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non‑proliferation regime is of “critical importance.”
Costa noted that the EU has already imposed extensive sanctions against Iran and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and has consistently pushed for diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear and ballistic‑missile issue through negotiation. He added that the EU, in coordination with its member states, will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and support of EU citizens in the region, and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect international law.
