EU Calls for Restraint After Israel Strikes Iran

European leaders and the EU have called for restraint and de-escalation after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites during 'Operation Rising Lion,' which Iran has labeled a 'declaration of war.' The E3—France, Britain, and Germany—urged both sides to avoid further escalation and emphasized the need for a return to diplomacy. Tensions increased after a UN nuclear watchdog resolution found Iran in breach of its nuclear obligations, prompting Tehran to threaten accelerated uranium enrichment. The EU urged Iran to show restraint in its nuclear response, while Slovak officials reiterated the need for dialogue to prevent a wider conflict. The IAEA has offered to assess the situation on-site as regional security concerns mount. These developments have prompted warnings that unchecked escalation could further destabilize the Middle East.