The EU said continued diplomacy was necessary to secure a peace settlement, restore regional stability and ensure freedom of navigation and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) said that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, welcoming what he described as the bloc's strong and early stance in maintaining economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The EU said continued diplomacy was necessary to secure a peace settlement, restore regional stability and ensure freedom of navigation and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.S1

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) said that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, welcoming what he described as the bloc's strong and early stance in maintaining economic pr...S2