EU: Regime change in Iran is not a position agreed upon by the EU.

EU: Regime change in Iran is not a position agreed upon by the EU.

18.06.2025 18:40

Anouar El Anouni, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's suggestion of a regime change in Iran being "possible" is not a position that the Union has "agreed upon."

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The spokesperson for the European Commission (EC), Anouar El El Anouni, answered a question regarding the regime change in Iran, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested was "possible," at the daily press conference in Brussels.



"REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN IS NOT A POSITION AGREED UPON BY THE EU"



El Anouni stated that regime change in Iran is not a position that the EU has "agreed upon," saying, "We are committed to a comprehensive policy approach towards Iran to address all the issues we are concerned about, considering all options available to us, including sanctions."



EU: Regime change in Iran is not a position agreed upon by the EU
European Commission (EC) Spokesperson Anouar El El Anouni


El Anouni expressed that the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, is in contact with all parties, including Iran, Israel, the USA, and Gulf countries, to contribute to "diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions."



STATEMENTS ON REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN



Prime Minister Netanyahu, referring to the assassination of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei during his first press conference on June 16, following the large-scale attacks they initiated on June 13, stated, "We will do whatever it takes."



EU: Regime change in Iran is not a position agreed upon by the EU
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu


While Israeli politicians made posts implying regime change in Iran, Netanyahu suggested that Iran is weakened and that "regime change is possible." Recently, Netanyahu called on the opposition in Iran to revolt against the regime, stating, "Iran can be great again."



CONFLICT STARTED BY ISRAEL'S VIOLENT ATTACKS ON IRAN



On June 13, Israel launched large-scale attacks targeting the military's high command, primarily focusing on nuclear facilities in various cities in Iran.



EU: Regime change in Iran is not a position agreed upon by the EU


While the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists, were killed in the attacks, the total civilian casualties were reported to be 224. It was reported that 24 people died and over 500 were injured in the Iranian military's retaliation against Israel using ballistic missiles.



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