On Sunday, 1 March 2026, the foreign ministers of the EU’s 27 member states held an emergency video conference following an escalation involving Iran. On the same day, Kaja Kallas issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on developments in the Middle East. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a special meeting of the College of Commissioners, in a security-focused format, for Monday, 2 March 2026.
The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on 28 February 2026, in which they condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks in the region. In the statement, they said they would take steps to protect their interests and personnel, including readiness for defensive action against Iran’s missile and drone capabilities. EU communications also referred to the possibility of further sanctions and called on Iran to end its nuclear programme, curb its missile programme and halt destabilising activities.