International community hails US-Iran peace deal, eyes Hormuz reopening and nuclear issue

The international community has largely welcomed a landmark peace agreement between the United States and Iran, announced on June 14th, which stipulates an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. UN Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the accord as a "significant step forward" for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. He expressed gratitude to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other regional nations for their constructive role in facilitating the negotiations.

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I welcome the announcement by the United States and Iran that they have reached a peace agreement that includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations.

Major world leaders echoed this sentiment. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy issued a joint statement welcoming the agreement and declaring their readiness to lift sanctions on Iran. They reiterated that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and pledged cooperation with the US, Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure this. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need to restore free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron noted that discussions would focus on the agreement's ripple effects, aid to Lebanon, and the sustained reopening of the vital waterway, alongside reaching a final agreement on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activities.

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Iran must never possess nuclear weapons. We are prepared to cooperate with the United States, Iran, and the IAEA to achieve this.

Japan also conveyed its welcome, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praising the persistent negotiations and the mediation efforts of involved countries. Japan strongly anticipates the guaranteed free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and a swift final agreement on Iran's nuclear issues. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong jointly welcomed the inclusion of measures for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring freedom of navigation. They acknowledged that full normalization would take time but stressed the importance of restoring this key maritime trade route for alleviating energy price pressures and stabilizing the economy.

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Free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must now be restored without tolls. Iran must never possess nuclear weapons.

Despite the widespread positive reception, some internal dissent has emerged. Hardliners within Iran have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the perceived insufficiency of sanctions relief guarantees. In the US, concerns have been raised about discrepancies between Iran's interpretation of the agreement and the US negotiating team's claims, as voiced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. These lingering issues surrounding uranium enrichment and sanctions relief provisions suggest that follow-up negotiations will remain a critical variable even after the final signing ceremony scheduled for June 19th.

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The goal of this meeting (G7 summit) is to review the ripple effects of this agreement, discuss support for Lebanon, and the sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Of course, this includes reaching a final agreement on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activities.