Ursula von der Leyen urges maximum restraint in escalating Middle East conflict
- Israel launched military attacks on Iran on June 13, 2025, targeting nuclear and military facilities.
- This operation reportedly resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian commanders and numerous nuclear scientists.
- Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas called for restraint and emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic solutions.
In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel conducted military operations targeting nuclear and military facilities in Iran. These attacks led to significant casualties, including high-ranking Iranian commanders and at least six nuclear energy scientists. The situation has sparked widespread concern for regional stability in the Middle East, with tensions escalating rapidly between the two nations. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy head, Kaja Kallas, responded to these developments by urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to stop further escalation of conflict. They underscored the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to maintain global security and regional stability. Reports from the Middle East indicate that the situation remains tense, with the potential for further retaliatory actions that could deepen the crisis. Both leaders expressed a commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation, stressing that dialogue is essential for a peace-oriented approach to the ongoing conflict.