Speaking to Iran’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell stressed the need to “avoid the risk of a wider regional war” and called for maximum restraint and moderation among those involved.
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The head of European Union (EU) diplomacy, Josep Borrell, spoke on Friday with his acting Iranian counterpart, Bagheri Kani, and warned of the need for all parties to show restraint on the border between Israel and Lebanon.
Borrell stated, in a message posted on the social network Dangerous rise in tensions on the Blue Line.“, the border between Israel and Lebanon imposed by the United Nations.
I just spoke with the Acting Foreign Minister of Iran. @Bagheri_Kani about the dangerous rising tensions along the Blue Line.
All actors must act with extreme restraint and avoid new tensions.
Once again, we must move away from the risk of a broader regional war.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 28, 2024
“All actors must exercise maximum restraint and avoid further tensions,” said the EU representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
The official added that it was necessary “avoid the risk of a wider regional war“.
In conclusions from Thursday’s summit, EU leaders called for an easing of tensions between Israel and Lebanon and expressed concern about the growing destruction and forced displacement of civilians on both sides of the border.
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