European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the United States and Israel to end their war with Iran and said the EU is consulting regional governments to resolve the conflict. Kallas stressed that Europe may help restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, likely through diplomatic channels rather than military action. She emphasized that stopping the war is in everyone’s interest to prevent escalation and humanitarian crises.
Kallas noted that multiple European nations have refused US President Donald Trump’s requests to join a mission to reopen the Strait, citing unwillingness to risk forces in a conflict they did not start. The EU chief acknowledged Europe’s lack of prior consultation before the war began and criticized Washington and Tel Aviv for acting without broader international input.
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She highlighted ongoing consultations with Gulf states, Jordan, and Egypt to propose diplomatic solutions that allow Iran, Israel, and the US to resolve the conflict while preserving dignity for all parties. Kallas emphasized that Europe is prepared to help mediate but prefers non-military approaches similar to the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal model.
The conflict has disrupted global energy markets due to Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about food, fertilizer, and energy shortages worldwide. Kallas urged diplomatic solutions to keep the vital waterway open and warned that military interventions would escalate the crisis and risk civilian safety.
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Kallas concluded that regional cooperation and multilateral diplomacy are essential for sustainable peace, emphasizing that European engagement must focus on dialogue, negotiation, and crisis prevention. She also confirmed discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on implementing protective frameworks for maritime and humanitarian access.