European leaders have warned that attacking civilian infrastructure during war is against international law, as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
Speaking on Monday, Antonio Costa stressed that strikes targeting civilian facilities especially energy site are “illegal and unacceptable.”
His comments came after Donald Trump threatened to destroy key infrastructure in Iran if it failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments.
Costa noted that ordinary citizens would suffer the most if the conflict escalates, describing them as the real victims of both government actions and military responses.
The European Union also called on Iran to stop attacks in the region and allow free movement through the strait.
Despite the ongoing fighting, EU officials say diplomacy remains the only real solution to the crisis.
At the same time, concerns are growing about nuclear safety. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, warned that strikes near Iran’s nuclear facilities particularly the Bushehr plant could trigger a serious radiation incident.
One reported strike landed very close to the site, raising fears about how easily the situation could spiral.
Although the nuclear facility itself has not been hit, repeated attacks nearby have already caused damage and casualties, increasing anxiety across the region.
Meanwhile, violence continues on multiple fronts. In Haifa, four members of the same family were killed in a missile strike.
In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike on a residential building killed civilians, though Israel said it was targeting a militant and is investigating the incident.
Israel has also struck major Iranian energy sites, including facilities linked to the South Pars gas field, which accounts for a large share of Iran’s production.
As the conflict intensifies, Trump has repeated threats of further strikes, including attacks on power plants and bridges if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is not restored.
Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei also weighed in, urging regional governments to act quickly to prevent the situation from turning into what he described as a “ball of fire.”
Overall, the situation remains highly volatile, with growing fears that continued escalation could have serious consequences not just for the region, but for the global economy as well.
