The meeting discussed the situation in Iran and the Middle East, as well as how the EU is affected by the course of events.
Several EU member states have thousands of citizens stranded in the Middle East. The EU will now increase support for countries' efforts to evacuate their citizens.
The Commission will also strengthen surveillance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. In addition, coordination with airlines, shipping companies and national authorities will be intensified, the European Commission writes in a statement.
As regards the energy sector, the Commission is monitoring price developments and will convene an energy working group, in cooperation with the International Energy Agency. A first meeting is due to take place this week.
