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World reacts as Iran and US reach deal
TL;DR
The US and Iran have reached a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement, announced by President Trump, is seen as a significant step towards resolving the ongoing conflict.
Key points
- US and Iran agree to end US-Israel war on Iran
- Deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz
- Agreement welcomed worldwide as a potential path to peace
- 60-day ceasefire to facilitate broader sanctions relief discussions
- Accord to be signed in Switzerland
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The United States and Iran have announced they have agreed on a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz – a development welcomed worldwide as a potential path to a lasting end to the conflict.
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday on his Truth Social platform. “Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said a broader deal that would cover sanctions relief for Iran would be worked out during a 60-day ceasefire.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the accord is due to be signed on Friday in Switzerland in what is being described as a major breakthrough after months of fighting that has killed thousands of people and sent global energy prices soaring.
Here is how the world is reacting to the deal:
Qatar
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its “appreciation for the determination of both the American and Iranian sides and their commitment to moving forward in resolving differences through negotiations and peaceful means”.
Minister of State Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi said he hoped the deal “will serve as a catalyst for broader efforts to advance stability and address outstanding issues through responsible and constructive engagement”.
Pakistan
Sharif congratulated Washington and Tehran for their “commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict” and thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for their contribution in securing the agreement.
Türkiye
“I view the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as an important development for establishing peace and tranquillity in our region, and I welcome it with satisfaction,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan posted on X.
“As Türkiye, we will continue to support all efforts aimed at establishing peace, stability, and tranquillity in our region, and to contribute to lasting solutions based on diplomacy and international law.”
United Nations
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the deal as a “critical step” towards a “peaceful settlement of the conflict”.
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deal a “hugely important” step in ending the war and said “toll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz” as he offered to support mine clearance operations if needed.
Q&A
What are the key components of the US-Iran deal announced by Trump?
The deal includes ending the US-Israel war on Iran, Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
How will the US-Iran deal impact global energy prices?
The deal is expected to stabilize global energy prices, which have soared due to the ongoing conflict.
When and where will the US-Iran deal be officially signed?
The accord is scheduled to be signed on Friday in Switzerland.
