"I spoke today with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and emphasised the importance of restraint on all sides at this time," Micheál Martin said in a statement released on his X account on Monday.
"I noted Iran's responsibility in this respect, urged it to use its influence positively, and restated the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and across the region," he added.
"I stressed the need to avoid a spiral of violence into regional war, which will serve no purpose and make achieving peace even harder," he added.
"I made clear the EU stands ready to engage with Iran if it is serious about demonstrating a commitment to peace throughout the region," Martin noted.
IRNA