Washington, June 20: Leaders from around the world, including those from the G7 and senior US lawmakers, have welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran. Supporters view this as a significant achievement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce regional tensions, and advance discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have reached an agreement with Iran aimed at ensuring that Tehran never acquires nuclear weapons, restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and establishing a framework for future diplomacy.
In a joint statement, G7 leaders expressed their support for this success and opportunity in the Middle East. The statement emphasized that the agreement presents a historic chance to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to address threats related to its regional and ballistic activities. The leaders expressed their readiness to assist in its implementation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as a crucial step toward ending conflict, ensuring stability in the region, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He congratulated Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and other involved nations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that this agreement should definitively end Iran’s nuclear program. She noted that the Strait would reopen, oil prices are falling, and that this is how diplomacy works.
French President Emmanuel Macron remarked that the agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz viewed the agreement as an opportunity for regional stability and the global economy.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the announcement of the end of hostilities, emphasizing the immediate need for safe and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. She also expressed hope that future negotiations would lead to a final resolution of Iran’s nuclear issues.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry stated that the agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to resolving differences through dialogue and peaceful means, as well as promoting regional stability and economic development. Switzerland also deemed this agreement a necessary step toward reducing regional tensions.
A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres indicated that the agreement includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations. This is seen as a vital step toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Domestically, Republican lawmakers broadly supported the agreement. Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso stated that Trump brought Iran to the negotiating table through American strength. Senator Lindsey Graham described the agreement as a significant step, suggesting it could lead to peace beyond the Iranian conflict. Senator Rand Paul asserted, “This war must end. I stand with President Trump for peace.”
House Republican Representative Robert Aderholt noted that this deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and require Iran to abandon its nuclear program. Representative Andy Harris called it a special day for America and the world.
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