Brussels 18.06.2025 The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union, had a phone conversation with their Iranian counterpart on Monday, 16 June 2025, regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, reads the statement issued by the European External Acton Service.

E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union shared their concerns with regards to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and expressed their view that all sides must show restraint, refrain from taking steps which lead to further escalation in the region, and return to diplomacy. They reiterated the E3 and the European Union’s commitment to regional security. They reaffirmed Israel’s right to protect its security and people, in adherence with international law.

E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union reiterated their longstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme which largely exceeds any credible civilian purpose, and Iran’s ongoing non-compliance with its legally binding safeguards obligations. They called on Iran to take decisive steps to return to negotiations and pave the way for a diplomatic solution. They further warned against an Iranian withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union underscored their call to de-escalate and their commitment to contribute and to reach a negotiated solution to Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Earlier in Kananaskis, Canada, French President Emmanuel Macron opposed bringing down the Iranian regime violently as he warned of potentially destabilizing effects across the entire Middle East, and beyond.

“The biggest mistake today would be to try to do a regime change in Iran through military means because that would lead to chaos,” Macron told reporters on the last day of the G7 summit in Canada, warning that “no one can say what comes next.”

“We never support actions of regional de-stabilization,” he added.