On Friday, a spokesperson for the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, announced that Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will hold a video conference with leaders from the Middle East to discuss the current situation in the region. This meeting, scheduled for Monday, aims to provide an opportunity for leaders to share insights on the developments of the conflict and to explore ways in which the European Union and its member states can offer further support to countries affected by the conflict while discussing strategies to end the ongoing war.

During a separate video call on Thursday, the foreign ministers of EU member states addressed the situations in Iran and the broader Middle East alongside their counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council. The collective sentiment was to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for resolving the crisis, reaffirming the rights of Gulf states to defend themselves against perceived threats from Iran. These discussions reflect the EU's growing concern over regional conflicts and the need for cohesive responses to escalating tensions.

In a poignant statement made on Friday, the European Union characterized Iran's attacks as "random" in the Gulf, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, viewing them as a potential escalation that might broaden the conflict beyond the Middle East. The ongoing attacks since February 28 by Israel and the United States against Iran have resulted in considerable casualties, raising serious questions about the likelihood of further military confrontations and the stability of the region at large.