EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday called for a diplomatic solution regarding Iran, arguing that the country is currently in a position of significant weakness as it faces mounting pressure from the United States.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday called for a diplomatic solution regarding Iran, arguing that the country is currently in a position of significant weakness as it faces mounting pressure from the United States.
Speaking shortly before a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Kallas said the present moment could offer an opportunity for renewed diplomatic engagement.
“It is true that Iran is at the weakest point it has ever been, and we should really use this period to find a diplomatic solution,” she stated.
Her remarks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated. The United States has maintained pressure on Iran through sanctions and political measures, contributing to what European officials describe as a fragile situation.
Kallas emphasized that diplomacy remains the preferred path forward for the European Union. The meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels is expected to address broader regional security concerns, including developments related to Iran.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Tuesday described Yemen's Houthi rebels as a "terrorist militia," accusing them of targeting Mecca, after Riyadh said the Iran-backed fighters had launched an attack on the holy city on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to give military support to Saudi Arabia to help it tackle attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, media reports said Monday, as the rebels' offensive along Yemen's Red Sea coast escalates.
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