EU’s Costa urges Iran to cooperate with IAEA, halt strikes on neighbors and allow free navigation in Hormuz

European Council President Antonio Costa attends a news conference with Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 4, 2026. (Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool Photo via AP)
European Council President Antonio Costa attends a news conference with Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 4, 2026. (Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool Photo via AP)

European Council President Antonio Costa says he spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and urges Iran to resume its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Costa also calls for an end to Iran’s strikes against its neighbors and the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.