European Council urges restraint, highlights risks to global security

The European Council warned that developments in Iran and the wider region threaten regional and international security, calling for de-escalation and support for diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and reach a lasting solution to the conflict.

In a statement, the European Council said that they are "concerned about the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and their significant impact on civilians."

"We condemn Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and call on them to stop immediately", calling for a thorough investigation into the targeting of peacekeepers and an immediate end to these attacks.

The European Council said it is "ready to support diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and reach a lasting solution to the conflict."