de-escalation

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Scottish political leaders have called for a de-escalation in fighting and urged all sides to find a "peaceful resolution" to the conflict.

From BBC

Although there is currently no communication with Washington, "if the Americans want to talk to us, they know how they can contact me," the Iranian minister said, adding he was "clearly interested in de-escalation".

From Barron's

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement condemning the strikes on Iran and called for de-escalation.

From Barron's

"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."

From BBC

The European Union called for "immediate de-escalation and a halt of hostilities", adding in a statement by policy chief Kaja Kallas that "Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack other countries".

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