BRUSSELS February 28, 2026 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed deep concern over the rapidly unfolding crisis in Iran, following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel that triggered explosions across Tehran and other cities.
In a joint statement with European Council President António Costa, posted on X this morning, von der Leyen said:
“The developments in Iran are greatly concerning. We remain in close contact with our partners in the region.
We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability.
Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non-proliferation regime is of critical importance.”
The EU leader reiterated the bloc’s long-standing sanctions on “Iran’s murderous regime and the Revolutionary Guards” and its support for diplomatic efforts to resolve issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
“In close coordination with EU Member States, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that EU citizens in the region can count on our full support,” she added.
Von der Leyen concluded by calling on “all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law.”
Background to the crisis
The statement follows reports of major explosions in Tehran and other Iranian locations after Israel launched what it called a pre-emptive strike, with the United States joining in what President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations.” Iran has retaliated with waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel and US-linked sites in the Gulf.
The developments mark a sharp escalation in long-running tensions, coming amid stalled nuclear talks and heightened regional instability.
Life News Agency is monitoring the situation closely as events continue to unfold.
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