Statement by the President concerning latest developments in Iran and the Middle East region on the occasion of the 604th plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:47:25 +0000

Séamus Boland © EESC

The developments in Iran and the Middle East region are of great concern.

I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to protect civilians.

Above all, I am deeply distressed by the loss of civilian lives in all the territories affected.