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EU welcomes Iran-US ceasefire as ‘much-needed de-escalation’

Brussels, Apr 8 (EFE).- European Union leaders on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States, calling it a “much-needed de-escalation” after recent tensions and...
(FILE) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and European Council President Antonio Costa (L) walk at the end of a press briefing after a formal meeting of the members of the European Council in Brussels, Belgium, 20 March 2026. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

Brussels, Apr 8 (EFE).- European Union leaders on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, calling it a "much-needed de-escalation" following threats made by US President Donald Trump only a day earlier.

"I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night. It brings much-needed de-escalation," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on social media. (Camera: HANDOUT).

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EU welcomes Iran-US ceasefire as ‘much-needed de-escalation’

EU welcomes Iran-US ceasefire as ‘much-needed de-escalation’

EU welcomes Iran-US ceasefire as ‘much-needed de-escalation’

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