EU welcomes Trump’s 5-day pause on Iran energy strikes, says 'any' restraint is welcome
'I will recall what our leaders have said – a clear call for de-escalation and maximum restraint,' says commission spokesman
Anouar El Anouni , a spokesperson for the European Union (EU) Commission
ISTANBUL
The EU on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, welcoming "any” expression of restraint.
Speaking at a European Commission press briefing, commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said the bloc supports all efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East.
“I will recall what our leaders have said – a clear call for de-escalation and maximum restraint. Therefore, any expression of restraint is welcome,” he told reporters.
El Anouni said the EU remains actively engaged diplomatically with regional and international partners to prevent further escalation, noting ongoing contacts with key actors, including Iran and Gulf countries.
He underlined that the EU’s top diplomat, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, has been in “constant contact” with counterparts across the region, including Türkiye, Qatar, and Iran, as part of efforts to contain the crisis and promote dialogue.
Trump on Monday said he had ordered a five-day postponement of all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran over the weekend.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, with Tehran retaliating through repeated drone and missile attacks targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.
