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Starmer gives 'warm welcome' to Iran-U.S. preliminary deal
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Starmer gives 'warm welcome' to Iran-U.S. preliminary deal

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the preliminary peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.
  • The deal, to be signed in Switzerland, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Starmer emphasized the need for free navigation and verifiable commitments on Iran's nuclear program.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended a "warm welcome" to the preliminary peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, aimed at ending the ongoing war. The agreement, slated for signing in Switzerland, notably includes provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Starmer stressed the critical importance of restoring "freedom of unimpeded navigation" in the Strait of Hormuz, addressing concerns raised by Iran's previous suggestions of imposing tolls. He underscored that for lasting peace, Tehran's commitments regarding its nuclear program must be "robust, verifiable, and fully implemented." The UK's long-standing position that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons was reiterated.

free unimpeded navigation must be restored

— Keir StarmerIn a statement, Starmer emphasized the need for free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister affirmed the United Kingdom's readiness to participate in any multilateral mission ensuring the agreement's compliance. Specifically, he mentioned the UK's willingness to collaborate with France on demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the swift transit of detained vessels.

Iran must never have nuclear weapons

— Keir StarmerStarmer reiterated the UK's long-standing position on Iran's nuclear program.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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