2024-04-14 20:20:21
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated this Sunday that the European Union (EU) will study new sanctions against Iran to contain its drone and missile programs, after having used this type of weapons in the attack launched last night by Tehran. against Israel.
“Looking ahead, we will reflect on additional sanctions against Iran in close cooperation with our partners, specifically targeting its drone and missile programs,” Von der Leyen said in a video broadcast through her X account after participating in the telematic meeting with G7 leaders.
The president of the European Commission assured that Last night’s attack by Iran “risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation that must be avoided” and asked both Tehran and Israel to act with “maximum restraint.”
“We call on Iran and its allies to completely cease the attacks,” Von der Leyen said.
The president of the European Commission expressed her “solidarity and support for the Israeli people” and reaffirmed the G7’s “unwavering commitment” to Israel’s security (the group formed by the world’s leading democracies), while promising to “work to stabilize the situation” in the Middle East.
“We have also discussed the need to end the Gaza crisis as soon as possible. This includes an immediate ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages by (the Palestinian Islamist group) Hamas,” added the president of the European Comission.
In this sense, Von der Leyen also called for “a greater delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in need.”
The presidents and prime ministers of the countries EU leaders to discuss situation in Middle East in greater depth during leaders’ summit in Brussels for next Thursday, April 18, as announced this Sunday by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, after also participating in the G7 meeting.
In a joint statement published after the telematic meeting, the leaders of the G7 (Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, the United States, Japan, Canada and the EU) “strongly condemned” the Iranian attack against Israel and showed their “full support.” to this country and warned Tehran that they will “adopt new measures” if it continues with its “destabilizing initiatives.”
The EU also condemned the attacks this Sunday and warned both Iran and Israel that a further escalation of tension in the Middle East “cannot be in anyone’s interest.” in a statement signed by the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrellon behalf of all the countries of the community bloc.
The Middle East is facing a moment of maximum tension after Iran launched more than 300 drones, missiles and ballistic missiles last night in what is the first attack of this type from Iranian soil against Israel, waiting to see what the possible response will be. Tel Aviv.
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