Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, conveyed that representatives from Middle Eastern countries have expressed strong concerns regarding the potential for a civil war in Iran. These fears are linked to escalating tensions following airstrikes initiated by the US and Israel. Kallas emphasized that such discussions with regional states have been ongoing, shedding light on the urgent need to address the stabilization of Iran and the broader Middle Eastern context during an upcoming video conference with EU foreign ministers and representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

In her remarks, Kallas underscored the European Union's commitment to fostering a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Iran. She asserted that conflicts eventually conclude through diplomacy and the importance of creating space for diplomatic dialogue to break the cycle of escalation. This approach signifies the EU's proactive stance in trying to manage the situation rather than allowing it to escalate further, which could have far-reaching implications for regional stability.

Moreover, Kallas highlighted the EU's heightened concerns regarding security in the maritime regions surrounding the Persian Gulf, emphasizing the necessity to keep critical trade routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, open. Given that the European Union does not rely significantly on oil from the Gulf states, its push for regional stability appears rooted in broader geopolitical interests, recognizing the potential fallout that instability in Iran could have on global markets and security dynamics.