European leaders call for immediate ceasefire and return to diplomacy
European leaders are calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran war and a return to diplomacy, warning the conflict cannot be resolved by military means.
European leaders are calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran war, and a return to diplomacy.
Germany's chancellor has said the conflict cannot be resolved by military means, and that Berlin is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end it as quickly as possible.
The stakes are global: disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has driven energy prices higher and piled pressure on European economies.
The message from Europe is clear: stop the strikes, protect civilians, and talk before this war spreads further.
Reporting based on coverage from BBC News.