On Thursday 19 March, European leaders called for a “moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities” in the Middle East as oil and gas prices soared following attacks on the region’s major energy sites.
In its conclusions, the European Council called for de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and full respect for international law by all parties.
“Escalation (due to strikes on energy installations) is reckless”,...