In the context of conflict spreading throughout the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have co-signed a document calling on Iran to exercise restraint and seek a "negotiated solution".
The "E3" group emphasized: "We are not involved in these airstrikes, but are maintaining close contact with international partners, including the US and Israel." The statement also strongly condemned Iran's retaliations against military bases and neighboring countries, calling them a serious violation of sovereignty.
In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss options to protect Britain's interests in the Gulf without exacerbating the situation. Meanwhile, President Macron called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, warning that the current escalation is "dangerous to everyone".
The European Union (EU) also confirmed that it is seeking "diplomatic paths" with Arab countries, and has placed the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea on highest alert to maintain a smooth maritime corridor.
On the other hand, Russia has called on the US and Israel to immediately stop the attacks, and called for the situation to return to a political settlement roadmap based on international law.
In the Middle East, countries such as the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar strongly criticized Iranian missiles for infringing on territorial sovereignty, affirming the right to self-defense against cross-border attacks. Saudi Arabia also spoke out against Tehran's military actions targeting neighboring countries.
The division in the approach between the US and European allies is becoming clear as Mr. Trump chooses a total military solution, while Europe is still trying to cling to negotiations.
Currently, EU diplomats are racing against time to prevent the scenario of conflict from turning into a full-scale conflict in the region.
