- Erdogan praises Pakistan’s mediation and regional cooperation efforts.
- British Prime Minister Starmer praises the agreement and thanks mediators, including Pakistan.
- The E4 countries signal that they are willing to lift sanctions on Iran following the agreement between the United States and Iran.
World leaders have welcomed the US-Iran peace deal as a major diplomatic breakthrough, highlighting efforts to end regional hostilities and praising Pakistan’s role in facilitating negotiations.
U.S. and Iranian officials announced Sunday that they had agreed on a framework to end their war, stop the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that “the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” posting the message around 5:30 pm ET in Washington (2130 GMT) on Sunday.
His remarks came shortly after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has played a mediating role, announced that an agreement had been reached early Monday local time.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) is scheduled to be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland.
Below is the international reaction to the agreement:
UN Secretary General António Guterres
The UN chief welcomed the US-Iran peace deal, describing it as an important step towards ending the conflict and achieving a peaceful solution.
He congratulated both Washington and Tehran for reaching an agreement that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for future negotiations.
Guterres also expressed his deep gratitude to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other countries in the region, and praised their constructive role in supporting the negotiations that led to the decisive agreement.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the US-Iran peace deal, describing it as a significant step forward for regional peace and stability.
In a post on X, Erdogan said the agreement between Washington and Tehran was an important step toward establishing peace and tranquility in the region and expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
He also expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its “exceptional mediation efforts,” while acknowledging the leadership of both the United States and Iran in reaching the deal.
“I also wish to express my gratitude for the support provided to the diplomatic initiatives of Qatar and Saudi Arabia,” he added.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“The Australian Government welcomes the agreement between the United States and Iran. Australia has long called for a reduction in tensions and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon. As we have said, the longer this war continues, the greater the impact. Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to avoid further escalation and secure a lasting agreement.”
“We commend the efforts made to date by Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and other mediating countries,” he added.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
“I warmly welcome the agreement reached today between the United States and Iran. This is an enormously important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and reopening the Strait of Hormuz,” Prime Minister Starmer wrote in X.
“I congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who have contributed to this progress. We have long called for a reduction in tensions, and this is the progress we hoped to see,” he added.
French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I welcome the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, the result of a diplomatic effort to which several partners contributed. I call for its rapid and full implementation by all belligerents. This agreement must allow for the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which the international mission established with the United Kingdom is ready to support.”
Qatar celebrates progress
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani welcomed the agreement reached on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran.
In a post on
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
“I welcome the US-Iran deal and congratulate President Trump and the Iranian side for this diplomatic breakthrough. This can pave the way to a revitalized global economy and a more secure Middle East. It is crucial to implement it decisively.”
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Japan “firmly hopes” that “free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be practically guaranteed, and that a final agreement on the Iran nuclear issue and other issues will be reached as soon as possible.”
He added: “At the same time, we highly commend the efforts of relevant countries that have played a mediating role to date.”
Winston Peters, Foreign Minister of New Zealand
“This fundamental and constructive agreement is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security…Dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective means to resolve long-standing problems.”
Joint statement by E4 leaders
E4 countries including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday they were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps taken on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.
“Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We are ready to work with the United States, Iran and the IAEA to this end,” the countries’ leaders said in a joint statement.
— Additional contributions from Reuters
