Ecuador sees U.S.-Iran deal as progress for Middle East stability

The Ecuadorian government has expressed its approval of the recent agreement reached between the United States and Iran, viewing it as a crucial advancement for stability and international security in the Middle East. The Andean nation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility issued a statement celebrating the accord as a significant stride toward peaceful coexistence among nations in the region.

Describing the agreement as "historic," Ecuador's government believes it represents a "significant step" towards achieving "definitive and permanent solutions" in the Middle East. The statement emphasized the country's dedication to international law, multilateralism, and United Nations resolutions.

"Ecuador calls for dialogue, direct negotiation, and peaceful mechanisms to be the avenues used for the prevention and definitive resolution of conflicts in the world," the Executive added. The U.S. and Iran electronically signed an agreement to end their conflict and unblock the Strait of Hormuz, with an official signing ceremony planned for the upcoming Friday in Switzerland. Specific details of the memorandum of understanding remain undisclosed, but U.S. sources indicated the full text would be published within 24 to 48 hours.