Only lasting solution in Iran is a diplomatic one, von der Leyen says


BRUSELS, ⁠March 2 (Reuters) - The ⁠only lasting solution for ‌the crisis in Iran is a diplomatic ​one, EU Commission ⁠President Ursula ⁠von der Leyen said ⁠on ‌Monday.

"This means a ⁠credible transition for Iran, the ​definite ‌halt to both ⁠the ​nuclear and ballistic programs and an ⁠end to destabilizing ​activities in the region," von der Leyen ⁠told reporters in Brussels.

"We must work hard to de-escalate ​and stop ⁠the conflict from ​spreading," she ‌added.

(Reporting by Bart ​Meijer; Editing by Makini Brice)

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