A few hours ago, political speeches were written in capital letters, among insults that prophesied the death of a civilization. A question that inevitably brought up similes of the countdown of an ultimatum with the symbolic clock whose midnight translates into a nuclear apocalypse. To the point of having to come out to warn that the, in theory, the largest democracy in the world would not use nuclear weapons again. But at this time,
The threat of committing war crimes by bombing energy and civil infrastructure has vanished and in its place is a , to which Israel has joined, which will last two weeks and involves the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, calm in markets that are already seeing the price of oil decline, after reaching over 120 dollars.
This is the scenario that has allowed the international community, to a greater or lesser extent, to react so that the truce leads to a lasting peace agreement after the announced negotiations. These are the different positions that the main international actors immersed in or affected by the conflict in the Middle East and the Near East are presenting.
Guterres (UN): “It is urgent to end hostilities”
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has celebrated the announcement of the truce with the same message with which he has been urging an end to the conflict initiated by Washington and Tel Aviv. He has urged all parties to respect the terms of the ceasefire “to pave the way for lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
The head of the UN has also thanked all the countries that have facilitated this ceasefire, especially Pakistan, while warning that we must move from paper to practice and “it is urgent to end hostilities to protect the lives of civilians and alleviate human suffering.” Previously, and in his official X account, Guterres had already warned that the US claim to .
Israel closes ranks with the US, but Netanyahu warns that it will continue attacking Lebanon
All eyes were on the other flank of the war against Iran, that of Israel. Its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has closed ranks with his American ally – on whom he totally depends to be able to continue attacking – and has supported the two-week ceasefire. The Israeli president has appreciated the “US effort to ensure that Iran no longer represents a nuclear, missile and terrorist threat to the US, Israel, Iran’s Arab neighbors and the world.”
However, he has made it clear that nothing changes the script of war against neighboring Lebanon, where the Israeli Army is trying to occupy a third of the country’s territory in the south by applying the Gaza method. Expel the inhabitants to demolish their homes under the pretext of creating an exclusion zone to avoid fire from the Shiite militia Hezbollah. “The two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon,” Netanyahu said in the same publication on his social networks.
The Israeli opposition does not think the same, in a context in which Netanyahu is facing several judicial charges for alleged corruption and the election date appears in October of this year. The leader of the Israeli opposition, Yair Lapid, assured that Israel’s absence in the talks that have led to the ceasefire with Iran constitutes the “greatest political disaster” in the country’s history.
“There has never been a greater political disaster in our entire history. Israel was not even at the table when key decisions were made for our national security,” said the leader of the ‘Yesh Atid’ (There is a future) party, in his profile on X.
Spain always advocated for an “immediate” ceasefire
Regarding the Government of Spain, the socialist president, Pedro Sánchez, has published a message on the social network X in which he welcomes this initial agreement. “Ceasefires are always good news. Especially if they lead to a just and lasting peace. But momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, destruction and lives lost,” warns the president.
“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire because they show up with a bucket,” he writes, in a clear reference to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. “What’s up now: diplomacy, international legality and PEACE” is his recipe.
Iraq values a “progress that will contribute to reducing tensions”
One of the regional actors most affected by the outbreak of the conflict has also spoken out among the first regarding the truce. The Iraqi authorities have celebrated it, highlighting that “it will contribute to reducing tensions, increasing the possibilities of de-escalation and consolidating security and stability in the region.”
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iraqi diplomacy stated in a statement in which it highlighted “this progress that will contribute to reducing tensions, increasing the possibilities of de-escalation and consolidating security and stability in the region.”
On the other hand, it has also had its impact on another group proxy from Tehran in Iraq. The pro-Iranian Islamic Resistance militias in Iraq announced this Wednesday the suspension of their operations in Iraqi territory and in the Middle East for two weeks
Egypt “applauds President Trump’s announcement”
Another key regional actor in this conflict, but also in the Middle East with the case of Gaza and Lebanon, has spoken out in favor of the truce. This is Egypt, whose Executive has applauded the announcement. “Egypt applauds the announcement by US President Donald Trump of his approval of the suspension of military operations in the region for two weeks,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement published on social media.
“This step by the US is considered a significant and positive fact in order to achieve the desired de-escalation, contain the escalation and preserve the security, stability and resources of the people of the region and the world as a whole,” he added.
Oman calls for a “permanent cessation” of violence
Egypt has not been the only country that has mediated in the conflict that has already spoken out in favor. The Omani Foreign Ministry has issued a statement in which it has called for “intensifying efforts to achieve solutions to end the crisis from its underlying causes and achieve a permanent cessation of the state of war and hostilities in the region.”
South Korea welcomes the fact that “a foundation has been laid for the resumption of navigation”
One of the United States’ largest Asian military allies, whose refusal to support them in the Strait of Hormuz sparked Trump’s wrath, has also spoken out in favor of the truce. South Korea celebrated the ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which forms a key transport route for crude oil and gas imported by Seoul.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry welcomes the fact that “the US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire and that, through this, a basis has been laid for the resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.” They also value Pakistan’s role in mediation positively.
Germany eyes next step: “Negotiating a lasting end to the war”
One of the countries configured as one of the largest arms exporters to Israel has also celebrated the truce and asked to go further, towards a peace negotiation. This is Germany, whose federal chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has highlighted the mediation carried out by Pakistan, specifying that its Executive maintains “close coordination with its partners on this matter.” Merz is now looking to the next step in the process, stating that “the objective now is to negotiate a lasting end to the war.”
Ukraine celebrates the truce of a conflict that deprived it of weapons and asks Russia to take the same step
Ukraine, the same country that had to come to the aid of the US and Israel by providing drones to intercept those of Iran, has celebrated the truce of a conflict that also affected it in terms of the lack of available ammunition from its main supplier. kyiv has demanded that the Kremlin make the same gesture and agree to a ceasefire to stop the Russian invasion.
“We celebrate the agreement between the president [Donald] Trump and the Iranian regime to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and stop hostilities, as well as Pakistan’s mediation efforts,” wrote Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Sibiga in a message on the X social network.
Indonesia speaks of “satisfaction”, but calls for “investigation” for its three dead blue helmets
According to the agency ReutersIndonesian Foreign Minister Yvonne Mewengkang said she welcomed a ceasefire agreement and urged Iran and the US to respect the “sovereignty, territorial integrity and diplomacy” of each party.
Mewengkang has also called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of three Indonesian UN peacekeepers, who died from explosions in Lebanon at the end of March, amid fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.
