The last 72 hours has seen reactions from across the globe have been reacting to
the announcement that Iran and the United States have reached a tentative deal
to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, expressing
hope for a potential path to a lasting end to the conflict.
Speaking on the peace deal, the United States President Donald Trump said that
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” adding that “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,
while the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who said the accord is due to
be signed on Friday in Switzerland acknowledged that it a major breakthrough
after months of fighting that has killed thousands of people and sent global
energy prices soaring.
He added that 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”.
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.
The Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country won’t withdraw from land
it occupies in Lebanon. “This is the main lesson from the events of October 7,” he
said. “Prime Minister Netanyahu made this clear to US President Trump and other
senior American officials, and I also clarified it yesterday to US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth.” Katz warned Israel will strike Iran with “great force” if it attacks
Israel over its strikes in Lebanon.
But the Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the agreement with
Iran, calling it “bad for Israel and for the entire free world”. In a statement on X,
Smotrich said the joint campaign against Tehran had already achieved “many
achievements in weakening Iran”, insisting those gains “will not go to waste”.
“We will have to continue the campaign to topple the regime ourselves and in
creative ways, and ensure that Iran will never have nuclear weapons,” he said.
In a post on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement “to end
military operations and commence detailed negotiations over a 60-day period
aimed at reaching a permanent agreement”.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stressed the need to “prioritise dialogue,
diplomacy, and adherence to international law in a manner that enhances
security and stability in the region”. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for “full
compliance with the terms of the agreement,” including “an immediate and
comprehensive halt to all hostile actions”.
It praised the diplomatic efforts led by Trump and reiterated the UAE’s support
for all initiatives that “enhance security and stability”.
The Kuwaiti government has expressed a “warm welcome” for the memorandum
of understanding reached between the US and Iran. It also commended the role
played by Pakistan and Qatar in contributing “to bridging viewpoints and creating
the conditions for reaching this important understanding”.
China commended the agreement reached while also expressing “appreciation for
the mediation efforts made by Pakistan”, a foreign ministry spokesperson said
while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan posted on X that “I view the
agreement reached between the United States and Iran as an important
development for establishing peace and tranquility in our region, and I welcome it
with satisfaction,”
“As Türkiye, we will continue to support all efforts aimed at establishing peace,
stability, and tranquility in our region, and to contribute to lasting solutions based
on diplomacy and international law.”
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the deal as a
“critical step” towards a “peaceful settlement of the conflict”, while the European
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the priority now was the “swift
and full implementation by all parties” of the deal and that “freedom of
navigation must be restored toll-free”, she added that “This is essential for
regional stability and the global economy. It opens the door to broader
negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East,” she added.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Nations 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. “For any peace to endure, it is essential that the
commitments made, particularly in relation to Iran’s nuclear programme, are
robust, verifiable and fully implemented,” Starmer said in a post on X. He noted
that “It remains the UK’s firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have
a nuclear weapon.”
President Emmanuel Macron of France called for the “urgent and unconditional
reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”. He said that “The resumption of maritime
traffic, without restriction or toll, is an indispensable condition for regional
stability and the global economy,” he said on social media.
Macron also said Paris would support “the determined efforts of the Lebanese
authorities” to restore the sovereignty of the state, which he said could alone
ensure “Lebanon’s stability and territorial integrity and meet the needs of its
populations”.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dhaka had been “consistently calling for de-
escalation and resolution of the conflict” through diplomatic means. “It hopes the
agreement will be implemented in good faith and prove durable and sustainable”.
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while welcoming the agreement, said it
could pave the way towards a “reinvigorated global economy and a more secure
Middle East”. He added that “It is crucial to implement it with determination,” he
added.
The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continued with the chorus of countries
congratulating Tehran and Washington for securing a deal. “Canada has been
clear that a durable ceasefire must both ensure safe and unimpeded transit
through the Strait of Hormuz, and address the pervasive threat of Iran’s nuclear
program,” he posted on X.
The Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker welcomed the agreement in a post on X
saying that “I call on all parties to ensure the swift and full implementation of the
memorandum, including the permanent opening of the Strait of Hormuz in order
to guarantee freedom of navigation in accordance with international law,” he
said. Stocker said the deal opens a window for negotiations towards “a more
stable and secure” Middle East.
It is expected that the parties would abide by the agreement and close this ugly
chapter in global history.