European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have urged for caution and restraint in the wake of an attack on Iran, reportedly carried out by Israel. The Israeli military has not officially commented on the incident, and Iran has not attributed the attack to any specific source.
Speaking at a G7 foreign ministers summit in Italy, Tajani revealed that a diplomatic effort involving EU and G7 members is already in progress to ease tensions in the region post the attack. He emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation and reiterated Italy's plea for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Von der Leyen echoed Tajani's sentiments, stressing the critical need for de-escalation to maintain stability in the Middle East. She called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that could exacerbate the situation.
During her visit to Finland, von der Leyen emphasized the collective responsibility to prevent any escalation in the region and urged for maximum efforts to ensure that all sides exercise restraint.
