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EU foreign ministers wow to protect citizens but refuse to back regime change in Iran

EU foreign ministers warned of unpredictable economic consequences and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be kept open, however, fell short of supporting US aspirations for regime change in Iran.

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00:0027 EU foreign ministers have held a virtual emergency meeting led by High Representative
00:04Kayakallas describing Iran's recent attacks across the region as inexcusable.
00:08The EU has issued a joint declaration calling for maximum restraint, the protection of civilians
00:13and full respect for international law and the United Nations Charter.
00:17Earlier German Chancellor Friedrich Merz went further stating his federal government shares
00:21the relief of many Iranians that the Mullah regime may be coming to an end.
00:25Merz acknowledged the legal ambiguity of US and Israeli strikes but argued there is
00:29quote little point in lecturing allies when facing a terrorist regime.
00:33The EU states it remains in close contact with regional partners to contribute to de-escalation
00:38while reaffirming its commitment to preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
00:43Ministers also warned that the disruption of critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz
00:47must be avoided to prevent unpredictable global economic consequences.
00:51The EU says the bloc is now taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens in
00:56the region.
00:59The EU statistical confirmed the ship was hired as prohibited in the region.
01:00But he can encourage the plane to walk more in labour by months after fishing.
01:00people have been under-selecting of three o'clock buildings coming under
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