The United States and Iran have announced a landmark agreement to end the US-Israel war involving Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move widely welcomed as a significant step towards ending the conflict, reports Al Jazeera.
World leaders and nations respond to US-Iran agreement-
Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the development, expressing 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 agreement “will serve as a catalyst for broader efforts to advance stability and address outstanding issues through responsible and constructive engagement”.
Statement | Qatar Welcomes the Agreement Reached on the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Iran on Addressing Outstanding Issues
Doha | June 15, 2026
The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United… pic.twitter.com/wcRXF5Gk4X
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) June 14, 2026
Pakistan
Sharif congratulated both Washington and Tehran for their “commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict” and thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye for helping secure the agreement.
Israel
In Israel’s first official response to the announcement, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would not withdraw from areas seized in Lebanon while the interim deal is pending.
Katz said Israel intends to remain “indefinitely” in territories under its control in Lebanon, as well as in Syria and Gaza. He also warned that if Iran attacks Israel over its operations in Lebanon, Israel would strike Iran with “great force.”
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised the agreement, describing it as “bad for Israel and for the entire free world”.
Writing on X, Smotrich argued that the joint campaign against Tehran had already achieved “many achievements in weakening Iran” and insisted 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.
Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the agreement in a post on X. “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.”
“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
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the agreement as a “critical step” towards a “peaceful settlement of the conflict”.
I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 14, 2026
European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the need for the “swift and full implementation by all parties” of the agreement and said “freedom of navigation must be restored toll-free”.
“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.
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as a “hugely important” step towards ending the war and called for the restoration of “toll-free freedom of navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz. He also offered British support for mine-clearing operations if required.
“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.
“It remains the UK’s firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon.”
My statement on today’s agreement between the United States and Iran. pic.twitter.com/taQZufv7ij
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 14, 2026
France
President Emmanuel Macron called for the “urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”. “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 France would back “the determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities” to restore state sovereignty, arguing that this alone could guarantee
“Lebanon’s stability and territorial integrity and meet the needs of its populations”.
Bangladesh
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh had been “consistently calling for de-escalation and resolution of the conflict” through diplomatic efforts.
The ministry added that it hopes the agreement “will be implemented in good faith and prove durable and sustainable”.
Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the agreement and said it could help create a “reinvigorated global economy and a more secure Middle East”.
“It is crucial to implement it with determination,” he added.
