European Council President Antonio Costa recently engaged in high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to address ongoing geopolitical tensions. Following the meeting, which Costa described as a "frank and substantial discussion," the EU leader publicly outlined several key demands intended to stabilize the region.

Costa’s primary requests centered on two major areas: regional military activity and nuclear transparency. He explicitly called for an immediate end to Iranian strikes against neighboring nations, characterizing these actions as detrimental to regional peace. Furthermore, Costa emphasized the necessity of restoring freedom of navigation within the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane that has been a frequent site of maritime friction.

Beyond regional security, the discussions touched upon Iran's nuclear program. Costa urged President Pezeshkian to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). While Costa framed dialogue as the essential pathway to resolving these conflicts and achieving lasting peace, the report from Middle East Eye indicates that these requests represent the European Union's current diplomatic stance toward Tehran. The Iranian government's specific response to these individual demands was not detailed in the available reporting, though Costa noted the importance of continued communication in his public statements following the exchange.