Top EU official calls for negotiations with Iran and an end to warNewsFeedEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities, and for Iran to end its restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Published On 24 Mar 2026
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TUE · 2026-03-24 · 07:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0324-32034
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Top EU official calls for negotiations with Iran and an end to war
On March 24, 2026, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen called for negotiations with Iran. The call comes amid ongoing hostilities, though the specific conflict is not mentioned.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-24 · 07:28 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 24, 2026, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen called for negotiations with Iran. The call comes amid ongoing hostilities, though the specific conflict is not mentioned. Von der Leyen urged an end to the war and a peaceful resolution through diplomatic talks. She also addressed maritime security, specifically calling on Iran to lift restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The EU official's statement emphasizes the need for de-escalation and a return to stability in the region.
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Ursula Von der Leyen wants Iran to end its restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ursula Von der Leyen has called for an end to hostilities.
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Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran.
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