EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas is calling on the United States to use its leverage to pressure Russia into halting military and technical assistance to Iran. Kallas's appeal reflects European concerns that Russian support strengthens Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional military capabilities, particularly as tensions remain high over Iran's ballistic missile program. The request underscores the divergence between US and European approaches to containing Iranian power, with Brussels seeking closer transatlantic coordination on Moscow's role as an enabler. Russia has increasingly deepened military ties with Iran following Western sanctions, including weapons transfers and intelligence sharing that complicate efforts to contain Tehran. The EU's diplomatic push signals that European leaders view curtailing Russian-Iranian cooperation as essential to any comprehensive strategy on Iran policy.