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.
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- Published Date: 11:02 | 24 June 2025
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".
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