Borrel discussed with the Iranian Foreign Minister the situation in the region

“He held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Zarif about the latest events (in the region. - RT). He emphasized the need to reduce tension, exercise restraint and avoid further escalation, ”he wrote on Twitter.

Spoke w Iranian FM @JZarif about recent developments. Underlined need for de-escalation of tensions, to exercise restraint & avoid further escalation. Also discussed importance of preserving #JCPOA, which remains crucial for global security. I am committed to role as coordinator.

In addition, the parties discussed the importance of maintaining the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program. According to Borrell, the JCPOA plays a crucial role in ensuring world security.

Earlier, Zarif called the killing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Kassem Suleimani “an act of international terrorism.”

On January 3, Suleymani was killed in a missile strike in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport