EU External and Security Affairs Minister Josep Borrell has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran amid escalating tensions. Borrell expressed concern over Israel’s potential response to Iran’s recent aerial attack but hopes to avoid further escalation. He emphasized the need to halt hostilities and restore movement. In Israel’s government dialogue, Borrell noted a division between hardline faction members advocating retaliation and a larger, more moderate group supporting dialogue. Borrell, who recently spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, stressed the importance of improving EU-Iran relations despite obstacles posed by Iran’s nuclear program and other issues. He emphasized that Iran must not become a nuclear-armed state, and stability should prevail in the Middle East.