"After the recent events in Iraq, it is now important to stop the spiral of violence so that another action does not lead to the next, and instead, space for diplomacy is created again," said von der Leyen in a statement.
According to her, at the meeting, members of the commission will discuss further interaction with all interested parties.
“We are deeply concerned about Iran’s statement that it will no longer comply with the restrictions set by the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan ... From a European perspective, it is important for Iran to return to a nuclear deal,” she said.
Borrell will also convene a special meeting of the EU Council on Foreign Affairs, “to engage all diplomatic channels” to resolve the situation.
“Europe bears a special responsibility in this. As tensions increase, Europe is in contact with all the participants involved in this process, ”the EC head emphasized.
Earlier, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas proposed convening EU foreign ministers amid the aggravation between Tehran and Washington after the assassination of Iranian General Kassem Suleimani on the night of January 3 during missile bombardment of the US military near Baghdad Airport.
On January 5, Tehran announced the final step in reducing its obligations under the JCPOA nuclear program.