World leaders have welcomed the announced agreement reached between Iran and the US with satisfaction. It was announced that the parties have finalized the text aimed at permanently ending the war and that the agreement will be signed on Friday in Switzerland.
According to the announcement made by Iran and Washington on Sunday night, the agreement foresees the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts. It was noted that this scope includes Lebanon and that the US naval blockade against Iran will end.
Guterres: A Critical Step
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the agreement as a critical step toward resolving the conflict. Guterres expressed hope that the parties will maintain this new momentum and intensify efforts for a final resolution.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described the agreement as an important development for peace and stability in the region. Erdoğan called for avoiding provocations that could raise tensions until the signing and thanked Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also regarded the agreement as an important step for regional peace and stability. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Doha welcomes the agreement and hopes the parties will conduct subsequent talks in a constructive spirit.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the agreement as a significant step toward establishing peace in the region and supporting economic growth. The ministry thanked both the US and Iran for seeking to resolve disputes through negotiation.
Sanctions Messages from European Capitals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the agreement and strongly hopes for a swift final consensus on Iran’s nuclear dossier. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as an extremely important advance toward ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Starmer stated readiness to support upcoming technical talks and added that the UK will work with international partners for lasting peace. French President Emmanuel Macron called for the rapid and full implementation of the agreement and stressed the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron said the international mission established with the UK is ready to support this process. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the agreement could revive the global economy and contribute to greater stability in West Asia.
The UK, France, Germany, and Italy issued a joint statement declaring their readiness to lift relevant sanctions if Iran takes clear and verifiable steps in its nuclear program. The four countries pledged to work intensively with all parties to achieve a long-term diplomatic solution.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also praised the agreement and said his country has long called for reducing tensions and ending the war.
