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Leaders of UK, France, Germany urge de-escalation of Middle East conflict

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for all sides to refrain from further escalation after Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran,

UK, France, and Germany Call for Calm Amid Middle East Tensions

LONDON (Reuters) -Leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for all sides to refrain from further escalation after Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said.

Starmer held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the situation, Starmer's office said in a statement.

"The leaders discussed the long-held grave concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, and called on all sides to refrain from further escalation that could further destabilize the region," the statement said.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; writing by Muvija M; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • UK, France, and Germany urge de-escalation in the Middle East.
  • Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities prompt concern.
  • Leaders discuss Iran's nuclear program and regional stability.
  • Call for all sides to avoid further escalation.
  • Joint statement issued by UK Prime Minister's office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany discuss?
They discussed the grave concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program and called for all sides to refrain from further escalation.
What was the context of the leaders' call for de-escalation?
The call for de-escalation came after Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran.
Who participated in the call regarding the Middle East conflict?
British leader Keir Starmer held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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