Brussels, May 24 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday welcomed progress in ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran aimed at finding a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia, while stressing that Tehran "must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon" and must end its "destabilising actions" in the region.

In a post on X, von der Leyen said Europe supports diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and ensuring regional stability, adding that any deal must "truly de-escalate the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee toll-free full freedom of navigation".

She further underlined that Iran "must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon" and called for an end to wh...