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Europe and the Gulf: Roles in De-Escalating the Israel-Iran Conflict

30/06/2025, Istituto Affari Internazionali | 11:30

In the past weeks, Israel and Iran have entered in a confrontation that could significantly reshape the Middle East for decades to come. Following the U.S. decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities a temporary ceasefire is now in place—but its sustainability remains uncertain. In this volatile context, both Europe and GCC countries share interest in cooperating to de-escalate the conflict and support a renewed diplomatic track between the U.S. and Iran. The event will discuss possible synergies in charting a way forward for diplomacy to prevail.

Programme

  • Introductory remarks

    Majed al-Ansari

    Advisor to the Prime Minister of Qatar and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (online)

    Michele Valensise

    President, Istituto Affari Internazionali-IAI

  • A conversation with

    Luigi di Maio

    EU Special Representative for the Gulf

  • Chaired by

    Maria Luisa Fantappiè

    Head, Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa Programme, Istituto Affari Internazionali-IAI

In-person registration [2]

Working language: English


Source URL:https://www.iai.it/en/eventi/europe-and-gulf-roles-de-escalating-israel-iran-conflict

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