EU Foreign Minister Calls for End to War on Iran, Pushes Diplomatic Solution to Hormuz Crisis

MarsBitNews · 2026-03-17T15:00:07+00:00

EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell called on the United States and Israel to end the war against Iran, emphasizing conflict de-escalation through diplomatic means and consulting with Middle Eastern countries to advance negotiations. At the same time, in response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, he proposed drawing lessons from the Black Sea Grain Initiative to ensure freedom of navigation.

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2026-03-17 15:00:07

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Mars Finance News, March 17 — Kaja Kallas, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called on the United States and Israel to end their war against Iran. She emphasized that the EU is engaging with multiple Middle Eastern countries through diplomacy to ease the current conflict. Kallas stated that the EU has been in talks with Gulf countries, Jordan, Egypt, and others to promote negotiations among all parties, aiming to de-escalate the conflict and provide a “dignified exit” for the involved nations. Regarding the energy and shipping crisis caused by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Kallas suggested adopting a model similar to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, using international mechanisms to ensure the safety of navigation through the strait. She mentioned that she has discussed this plan with the UN Secretary-General, and the UN is currently advancing related discussions.

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