ISLAMABAD: Regional tensions have escalated sharply following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting urgent responses from Gulf nations and European leaders.
Bahrain has advised its citizens and residents to avoid using main roads unless absolutely necessary.
According to a report by Reuters, this measure is intended to ensure that security and emergency services can access key areas without obstruction.
The warning follows heightened regional sensitivity, as Bahrain hosts a major US military base.
EU Calls for De-escalation and Diplomacy
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged all involved parties to step back from further confrontation.
In a statement shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Kallas emphasized the need for a return to dialogue.
Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, as it would be a threat to international security.
I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation.
EU Foreign Ministers will discuss the situation tomorrow.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) June 22, 2025
She warned that continued escalation could lead to serious consequences for global security and stressed that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Kallas also announced that EU foreign ministers will convene on Monday to discuss the situation.
Saudi Arabia Voices Deep Concern, Urges Restraint
Saudi Arabia also issued a formal response expressing “deep concern” over the US military actions.
In a statement released via the Saudi foreign ministry’s X account, the Kingdom stressed its commitment to regional stability.
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with deep concern the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/UETTccSNgc
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) June 22, 2025
It urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could lead to further escalation.
Riyadh called on the international community to increase diplomatic efforts and work towards a peaceful political resolution during what it described as a “highly sensitive period.”
