European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas dedicated much of Sunday to extensive telephone conversations, yet the outcome appeared unproductive. She engaged in discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, alongside representatives from Turkey, Qatar, and South Korea. Brussels categorized these calls as part of their continued attempts to discover diplomatic solutions within the unfolding crisis.
The conversations centered around the current conflict, specifically addressing attacks targeting vital energy infrastructure. A key focus remained the escalating demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This issue had already been a prominent concern, as Kallas had previously raised it with Araghchi just a few days prior, on Wednesday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi firmly stated, “The strait is not closed; we will not succumb to further threats.” A representative from the European Union communicated to Reuters that “new threats” were being considered. The aim was to explore all available avenues for de-escalation and secure a resolution to the heightened tensions surrounding the strategic waterway. The situation continues to demand urgent diplomatic attention.
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