EU's Costa urges Iran to restore navigation in Hormuz Strait, resume cooperation with IAEA
EU's Costa urges Iran to restore navigation in Hormuz Strait, resume cooperation with IAEA European Council President Antonio Costa said he had a "frank and substantial discussion" with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian. "I stressed that dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts and to ensure lasting peace across the region," Costa said in a post on X. He also called for an end to "Iran’s…
European Council President Antonio Costa engaged in a candid and detailed conversation with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing that dialogue is the sole means to resolve disputes and maintain lasting peace throughout the region. Costa expressed his desire for an end to Iran's attacks on neighboring nations and urged the restoration of full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Moreover, he called on Pezeshkian to recommence cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Costa further affirmed that the European Union is prepared to offer its support to all ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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