World leaders welcomed the U.S.-Iran peace deal on Sunday and backed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with the United Nations chief calling it a critical step toward ending the war.
The reactions poured in on social media after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deal was “complete.” An official signing is set for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who separately announced the agreement on X.
Sharif said both sides declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. He thanked Qatar for its mediation and credited the leadership of Saudi Arabia and Turkey for their contributions.
“A critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict.” — Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary-General
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated both sides on a deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations. He called it “a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict.”
Guterres thanked Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, among other regional countries, for their role in supporting the negotiations.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he “warmly” welcomed the agreement, calling it a “hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.”
Starmer said toll-free freedom of navigation must be restored in the strait to ease economic pressure on families in the U.K. and worldwide. He added that it remains the U.K.’s firm position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the agreement and called for “its rapid and complete implementation by all belligerents.”
Macron said the deal must enable the urgent and unconditional reopening of the strait, which an international mission established with the U.K. is ready to support. He said the agreement also paves the way for negotiations addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the agreement and congratulated Trump and the Iranian side on what he called a diplomatic breakthrough. He said it could pave the way toward a reinvigorated global economy and a more secure Middle East, adding that it is crucial to implement the deal with determination.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he viewed the agreement as an important development for establishing peace in the region and welcomed it “with satisfaction.”
Erdogan urged all sides to avoid rhetoric or provocations that could escalate tensions before the signing and to remain vigilant against possible sabotage. He thanked Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for their efforts.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the memorandum as a major step toward resolution, saying it resulted from the parties pursuing a diplomatic solution through persistent negotiations.
Takaichi said Japan highly commends the mediating countries and strongly hopes the memorandum will be steadily implemented, with free and safe navigation in the strait ensured and a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue realized at the earliest date.
Qatari Prime Minister and foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement and thanked Pakistan and other regional and international parties for helping make it possible. He said Qatar would remain a steadfast supporter of efforts to strengthen security and stability through dialogue and peaceful means.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Monday that the deal, which includes ensuring freedom of navigation in the strait, is an important step toward consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth.
The Australian government welcomed the agreement in a joint statement Monday from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. They said they were pleased the deal includes steps toward reopening the strait and restoring freedom of navigation.
Albanese and Wong said Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and commended the efforts of Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other mediating countries.
Trump announced Sunday that the deal was complete, authorizing the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of a U.S. naval blockade. He said the agreement “will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region.”
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