Iranian president slams EU stance, warns ‘intervention’ in war would have ‘serious consequences’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Tuesday that any external “intervention” in the ongoing war would have “serious consequences,” as he criticized Europe’s stance on the US-Israeli strikes on the country, Anadolu reports. In a phone call with the European Council President Antonio Costa, Pezeshkian said Iran “remains committed to defending itself” and blamed regional instability on actions by the US and Israel, including tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has maintained effective control of the Strait of Hormuz since early March, restricting the flow of energy products-carrying vessels. READ: Iran’s president says decision to end war ‘must guarantee people’s security, interests’ He slammed EU silence over US-Israeli “crimes” as “inconsistent with its human rights claims,” calling on the European countries […]