Doha: World leaders have welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending months of conflict, expressing strong support for the ceasefire and the negotiations expected to lead to a comprehensive settlement.
Regional mediators and several European governments offered the strongest endorsements, describing the breakthrough as a significant step toward restoring stability in the Middle East and preventing further escalation.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between Tehran and Washington and voiced support for the next phase of negotiations.
Qatar played a pivotal role in diplomatic efforts throughout the conflict and was among the key countries involved in mediation initiatives.
U N Secretary- General António Guterres congratulated both sides on reaching what he described as a peace agreement that provides for ‘an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations.’
‘This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict,’ Guterres said, while thanking Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and other regional countries for their role in facilitating the agreement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the deal, stating that the United Kingdom stands ready to support the technical negotiations that are expected to begin shortly.
‘I warmly welcome today’s agreement reached between the United States and Iran,’ Starmer said, reiterating Britain’s longstanding position that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi likewise welcomed the announcement, expressing hope that ‘free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured in practice, and that a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue and other matters will be reached as soon as possible.’
In a joint statement, Britain, France, Germany and Italy signalled their willingness to ease sanctions on Iran in response to concrete steps addressing concerns over its nuclear programme.
‘Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the United States, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to this end,’ the four countries said.
The international response followed announcements by Iranian and U S officials that they had reached a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and launch a 60 day period of negotiations aimed at achieving a final settlement.
Tehran has stated that the final round of negotiations will commence only after the implementation of key provisions outlined in the framework agreement, including the lifting of the maritime blockade and the release of Iranian funds.
U S President Donald Trump described the agreement as a historic achievement, saying it would bring ‘peace and security’ to the region and pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
Although several issues remain unresolved, the broad international support for the agreement suggests that governments across the region and beyond are eager to see the fragile understanding develop into a durable and lasting peace settlement.
