ISTANBUL

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Tuesday that any external “intervention” in the ongoing war would have “serious consequences,” as he criticized Europe’s stance on the US-Israeli strikes on the country.

In a phone call with the European Council President Antonio Costa, Pezeshkian said Iran “remains committed to defending itself” and blamed regional instability on actions by the US and Israel, including tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran has maintained effective control of the Strait of Hormuz since early March, restricting the flow of energy products-carrying vessels.

He slammed EU silence over US-Israeli "crimes" as “inconsistent with its human rights claims,” calling on the European countries “to align their policies with international law.”

Costa, for his part, said Europe “does not support the attacks on Iran,” expressing concern over the war’s global impact. He called for de-escalation and a return to diplomatic solutions.

The US and Israel have maintained an air offensive on Iran since Feb. 28, killing so far over 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.