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EU chief hails Trump announcement of Iran-Israel ceasefire

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the Iran-Israel ceasefire announced by President Trump, calling it a key step toward regional stability and urging Iran to commit to credible diplomacy.

AFP WORLD
Published June 24,2025
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said that the continent "welcomes" the announcement of an Iran-Israel ceasfire by US President Donald Trump.

"It's an important step towards restoring stability in a region in tension. This must be our collective priority," she said on X, urging Iran to "engage seriously in a credible diplomatic process".