BRUSSELS, March 1 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday that the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was "a defining moment in Iran’s history". "
EU Sees Khamenei's Death as Turning Point and Path to a Different Iran
European and International Reactions to Khamenei's Death
EU Foreign Policy Chief Comments
BRUSSELS, March 1 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday that the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was "a defining moment in Iran’s history".
Uncertainty and Prospects for Change
"What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape," Kallas said on social media platform X.
Regional De-escalation Efforts
"I’m in contact with partners, including those in the region that bear the brunt of Iran’s military actions, to find practical steps for de-escalation."
Details of Khamenei's Death
Khamenei was killed on Saturday, Iranian state media announced, in Israeli and U.S. air strikes that pulverised his central Tehran compound.
European Commission President's Response
Solidarity with Regional Partners
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that she spoke with Jordan's King Abdullah and that Europe stands "in full solidarity" with Jordan after Iranian strikes.
Hope and Risks for Iran's Future
"With Khamenei gone, there is renewed hope for the people of Iran. We must ensure that the future is theirs to claim and shape," Von der Leyen said X.
Concerns Over Regional Instability
"At the same time, this moment carries a real risk of instability that could push the region into a spiral of violence."
(Reporting by Lili Bayer Editing by David Goodman)
