[[{"content_id":415925,"content_number":0,"portal_id":2,"lang_id":"en","content_title":"Iran warns EU against intervention in US-Israeli aggression","content_rtitr":"","content_short_title":null,"content_summary":"Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned the European Union against any involvement in the US-Israeli military aggression, criticizing the bloc’s stance as biased and inconsistent with international law.","content_summary_fill":1,"content_body":"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President Pezeshkian described the attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime as a blatant violation of legal norms and international principles.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPezeshkian stressed that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and will remain inaccessible to vessels linked to aggressor states and their supporters, warning that any external intervention would carry serious and far-reaching consequences.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe urged European countries to abandon a negative and unconstructive approach toward Iran, and instead adopt policies grounded in international law that foster constructive engagement.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Iranian president further said the US-Israeli assault was unprecedented and directly contradicted the values the European Union claims to uphold. He noted that Iran had been engaged in constructive diplomacy but was targeted during negotiations, indicating that the aggressors favor pressure over dialogue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReaffirming Iran&rsquo;s inherent right to self-defense, Pezeshkian added that ongoing regional instability, particularly in relation to the Strait of Hormuz, is a direct result of hostile actions by the US and Israel.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe once again called on European nations to align their policies with international law rather than pursuing a destructive course toward Iran.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor his part, European Council President Antonio Costa voiced concern over the geopolitical and economic consequences of the conflict. He stated that European countries have not supported the aggression against Iran, describing it as inconsistent with international law, and emphasized the need for peaceful, negotiated solutions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","content_html":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">In a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President Pezeshkian described the attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime as a blatant violation of legal norms and international principles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Pezeshkian stressed that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and will remain inaccessible to vessels linked to aggressor states and their supporters, warning that any external intervention would carry serious and far-reaching consequences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">He urged European countries to abandon a negative and unconstructive approach toward Iran, and instead adopt policies grounded in international law that foster constructive engagement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The Iranian president further said the US-Israeli assault was unprecedented and directly contradicted the values the European Union claims to uphold. He noted that Iran had been engaged in constructive diplomacy but was targeted during negotiations, indicating that the aggressors favor pressure over dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Reaffirming Iran&rsquo;s inherent right to self-defense, Pezeshkian added that ongoing regional instability, particularly in relation to the Strait of Hormuz, is a direct result of hostile actions by the US and Israel.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">He once again called on European nations to align their policies with international law rather than pursuing a destructive course toward Iran.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">For his part, European Council President Antonio Costa voiced concern over the geopolitical and economic consequences of the conflict. He stated that European countries have not supported the aggression against Iran, describing it as inconsistent with international law, and emphasized the need for peaceful, negotiated solutions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","content_source":"","content_url":"","content_date_start":"2026-04-01 12:07:08","content_date_event":"2026-04-01 12:07:08","content_date_event_start":null,"content_date_event_end":null,"content_show_title_slider":1,"content_date_last_edit":"2026-04-01 12:09:30","content_date_register":"2026-04-01 12:09:30","content_columns":0,"content_show_img":1,"content_show_details":0,"content_show_related_img":0,"content_show_slider":1,"content_comment":1,"content_score":0,"tag_id":0,"score_average":null,"score_count":null,"score_date_last":null,"uid":43,"eid":0,"attach_title":"Iran warns EU against intervention in US-Israeli aggression","attaches":[{"sizes":{"150":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_150_104.webp","300":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_300_209.webp","400":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_400_279.webp","600":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_600_418.webp","900":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_800_557.jpg","1200":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322_800_557.jpg"},"ext":"jpg","file_media":1,"token":2458705322,"files":{"original":{"url":".\/file\/2\/attach\/202604\/568332_2458705322.jpg","width":800,"height":557,"size":0}}}]}]]