Good News, But Situation Delicate,’ Says EU VP

Brussels: European Union Vice President Kaja Kallas responded cautiously to the ceasefire announced between Israel and Iran, calling it a “positive development” but warning that the overall situation remains fragile.

The armed conflict between the two regional rivals began on June 13, sparking fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East. In the days that followed, both nations exchanged military strikes. Tensions reached a boiling point when the United States launched targeted attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing security threats.

On Tuesday, in a surprise move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, brokered through back-channel diplomacy involving European mediators and UN representatives. The announcement was met with global relief, though experts cautioned that the agreement may not hold for long without further negotiations. Speaking from Brussels, EU VP Kaja Kallas said, This is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. But let’s be honest the situation is far from stable. Mutual distrust, regional proxy conflicts, and unresolved grievances continue to pose a serious risk.

She also urged both nations to pursue diplomatic dialogue, emphasizing that lasting peace can only come through communication, not confrontation.  Kallas highlighted the humanitarian cost of the conflict, pointing to the civilian casualties and displacement witnessed over the past two weeks.

Across Europe and the global diplomatic community, the ceasefire is being treated as a temporary window of opportunity. UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a statement praising the effort and called for a multilateral peace process to prevent future escalations.

Meanwhile, defense analysts remain skeptical.  While a ceasefire is welcome, both sides still have troops on high alert. One wrong move could reignite hostilities,  said John Albridge, a senior fellow at the Global Security Institute With world powers watching closely, the coming days will determine whether this ceasefire becomes a turning point  or just a pause before the next round of conflict.