EC President: Targeting civilian objects is unacceptable

The President of the Council of Europe, Antonio Costa, said today that any targeting of civilian infrastructure, namely energy plants, is illegal and unacceptable, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb power plants and bridges this week if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on the "X" platform, Costa said that escalation would not achieve peace. 

"Only negotiations will do that, namely continued efforts led by regional partners. The Iranian civilian population is the main victim of the Iranian regime. It would also be the main victim of an expansion of the military campaign ," he said.

After five weeks of war in the Middle East, it is clear that only a diplomatic solution will settle its root causes.

Any targeting of civilian infrastructure, namely energy facilities, is illegal and unacceptable. This applies to Russia's war in Ukraine and it applies…

— António Costa (@eucopresident) April 6, 2026

His remarks come amid reports that a new ceasefire proposal has been presented to the US and Iran by regional mediators. There was no official response from Washington or Tehran regarding the status of the possible talks. /CNA 

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