‘Moment of relief’: world reacts to Iran ceasefire
REACTION FROM WORLD LEADERS TO THE NEWS OF THE IRAN CEASE CEASE
STEPHANE DUJARRIC, SPOKESMAN FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
“The Secretary-General welcomes the two-week ceasefire declaration by the United States and Iran. He calls on all parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations arising from international law and abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way for a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
IAEA DIRECTOR GENERAL RAFAEL GROSSI
“IAEA Director General Grossi welcomes the return to diplomacy aimed at negotiating important issues, including Iran’s nuclear program. The IAEA stands ready to support these efforts through its indispensable safeguards and verification role.”
KEIR STARMER, UNITED KINGDOM PRIME MINISTER
“I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring momentary relief to the region and the world.
“Together with our partners, we must do all we can to support and maintain this ceasefire, turn it into a permanent agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
JOHANN WADEPHUL, GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER
“I welcome the decision of the warring parties to ceasefire. This must be the decisive first step on the path to lasting peace, because the consequences of the continuation of the war will be incalculable. Germany will support this path of diplomacy to the best of its ability.”
KAJA KALLAS, EU FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF
“The US-Iran ceasefire agreement is a step back from the brink after weeks of tension.
“This creates a much-needed chance to soften threats, intercept missiles, restart shipping and create space for diplomacy toward a lasting agreement. The Strait of Hormuz must be open to transit again.”
URSULA VON DER LEYEEN, PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
“I welcome the two-week ceasefire that the United States and Iran agreed to last night. This brings much-needed de-escalation.
“It is now crucial that negotiations continue to find a lasting solution to this conflict.”
POPE LEO XIV
“In light of the great tension of recent hours for the Middle East and the whole world, I welcome the declaration of a two-week ceasefire.”
VOLODIMYR ZELENSKIY, PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
“Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in Russia’s war against our state and people in Europe, and we support the ceasefire that paves the way for diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and the Gulf.”
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF INDIA
“We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have consistently advocated before, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an immediate end to the ongoing conflict.
“The conflict has already caused great suffering to people and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. We expect unimpeded freedom of navigation and global trade flows to prevail in the Strait of Hormuz.”
SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ
“A ceasefire is always good news. Especially if it leads to a just and lasting peace. However, this momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, destruction and lives lost.
“The Spanish government will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they showed up with a bucket.
“What is needed now: diplomacy, international legality and PEACE.”
