The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signaling an apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East.
Here are the reactions from around the world:
– “Critical step”: UN –
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the peace deal as a “critical step towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict”.
– ‘Ready to support’: France –
President Emmanuel Macron called for the “urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”, adding that France and the UK were “ready to support”.
France will also support “the determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore the sovereignty of the state”.
The deal “must address concerns about Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs,” he added.
– ‘Demining’: UK –
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said “freedom of free navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz”, adding that the UK was ready to “provide support for demining”.
“It remains the UK’s strong and long-standing position that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon,” Starmer said.
– “Regional security”: Qatar –
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry expressed “full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at increasing regional security and stability”.
– “Stay alert”: Turkey –
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized “the need to avoid rhetoric, provocations and actions that could escalate tensions in the period leading to the signing of the agreement and to remain vigilant against possible sabotage”.
– ‘Free and safe sailing’: Japan –
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she hoped that “free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will actually be ensured and that a final agreement on the Iran nuclear issue and other issues will be reached as soon as possible.”
– ‘Lingering concerns’: Australia –
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for “continued restraint and constructive engagement” from the US and Iran.
“Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and the threat it poses to international security,” they said in a joint statement.
– “Get the fuel flowing”: New Zealand –
Prime Minister Chris Luxon said reopening the Strait of Hormuz “will help restore viable trade routes, keep fuel flowing and keep our economy moving.”
