European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Costa stated on his "X" account, APA reports.
"The current situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous. Today, in my phone call with the President of Iran, I urged for de-escalation and restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the need for all parties to fully respect international law," he stated.
Costa expressed regret over the deaths of innocent people at a school in Minab.
"The loss of innocent lives, including in the Minab school, is deeply regrettable. To de-escalate the situation, I urged Iran to stop the unacceptable attacks on countries in the region and to engage positively on the diplomatic track, notably with the UN to ensure the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," Costa added.
He added that the European Union is ready to contribute to all diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions.
"The EU stands ready to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and for a lasting solution to end the hostilities, while addressing the broader security concerns posed by Iran," Costa emphasized.
