EU Leaders Advocate De-Escalation and Resist Expanded Military Role in Iran Conflict

European Union leaders, including foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have emphasized de-escalation amid rising tensions with Iran affecting global trade and energy prices. While the US has urged Europe to secure the Strait of Hormuz, key EU countries like Germany, France, the UK, and Italy have resisted expanding military involvement, favoring diplomacy and maintaining current naval operations without extending mandates. Economic concerns persist as disruptions impact oil shipments and global markets.