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EU Diplomat Urges Diplomacy Amid Rising Iran Tensions

2/23/2026

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Kaja Kallas, a top EU diplomat, urged diplomacy with Iran, saying, "We don’t need another war in this region."
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military strikes to curb Iran's nuclear program.
The United States has increased its military presence, while European powers largely observe.
Kallas urged a diplomatic resolution instead of direct conflict, noting shared concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran threatened to retaliate against U.S. bases if attacked.

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Kaja Kallas, a top EU diplomat, urged diplomacy with Iran, saying, "We don’t need another war in this region."
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military strikes to curb Iran's nuclear program.
The United States has increased its military presence, while European powers largely observe.
Kallas urged a diplomatic resolution instead of direct conflict, noting shared concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran threatened to retaliate against U.S. bases if attacked.