Iran: european union rejects US tension strategy

The Europeans expressed concern on Monday over renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran and signaled US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo their concern over the risk of an "accidental" conflict in the Gulf.
On his way to Russia, the head of the US diplomacy has been invited to a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels to discuss "urgent issues", including Iran. Washington has accused Tehran of preparing "imminent" attacks on US interests in the Middle East.
These interviews were difficult. "I told him clearly that we are concerned about the tensions in the region and that we do not want a military escalation," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told reporters after their meeting..........