President of the European Commission, von der Leyen, said today: "The developments in Iran are deeply worrying. We maintain close contact with our partners in the region. We reiterate our firm commitment to maintaining regional security and stability. It is crucial to ensure nuclear safety and prevent any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non-proliferation regime. The EU has imposed wide-ranging sanctions against the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard, and continues to promote diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile program through negotiations. We will closely coordinate with EU member states and take all necessary measures to ensure that EU citizens in the region receive our full support. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect international law."
Comment: Von der Leyen's remarks essentially reflect the EU's alignment with the US and Israel. She only emphasizes the Iranian nuclear issue and sanctions, but says nothing about the military attacks launched by the US and Israel. While calling for restraint, she tacitly allows aggressive actions. This hypocritical and double standard position will only exacerbate tensions and make the EU's so-called "strategic autonomy" a joke.
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