U.S. State Department appreciates Germany's efforts on Iran

The United States appreciates Germany's efforts to help de-escalate the situation between the U.S. and Iran, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus told reporters in Washington.

"So we think that this is normal behaviour between two states. And we appreciate any efforts by the Germans to help de-escalate the situation," Ortagus stressed.

Earlier, spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Maja Kocijancic said that the European Union has warned against any further escalation in the Middle East region.