He announced by the United States and Iran to end more than a hundred days of war in the Middle East has received the support of the United Nations, Japan and the main European powers, who have agreed to highlight the importance of the pact for regional stability and for the world economy.
A few days before the official signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, the international community has begun to position itself on an agreement whose details are not yet fully known, but which contemplates the cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the one of the most sensitive points for global energy trade.
The reactions come after Washington and Tehran announced that it began on February 28 and has kept tensions between Middle East for more than three months.
The UN sees a “decisive step” towards peace
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterreswas one of the first international leaders to react to the announcement.
In a message spread through his social networks, the head of the UN congratulated the United States and Iran for having reached an agreement that contemplates a permanent ceasefire, the reopening of Hormuz and a framework for future negotiations.
Guterres called the pact “a decisive step towards a peaceful solution to the conflict” and also thanked the role played by the countries that have participated in the mediation efforts, including Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Since the start of the war, the United Nations had repeatedly called for an end to the fighting and had warned of the humanitarian and economic consequences derived from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Europe opens the door to lifting sanctions
The most relevant reaction from the European continent came jointly from Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy.
The four countries celebrated the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran and expressed their willingness to lift certain sanctions against Iran if the country adopts “clear and verifiable” measures related to its nuclear program.
“We are willing to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear and verifiable actions by Iran”they noted in a joint statement.
The four powers also insisted that Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and showed their willingness to collaborate with USA, with the Iranian authorities and with the International Atomic Energy Agency to guarantee compliance with any commitments that may be reached.
To Berlin, Paris, London and Rome is “vital” that the detailed negotiations are concluded successfully and that the agreement is implemented quickly and comprehensively.
European governments also highlighted the need to urgently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee free and unrestricted commercial navigation, considering that it is an essential element for international economic stability.
They even left open the possibility of participating in a strictly defensive mission aimed at protecting maritime traffic and contribute to eventual demining operations.
Japan focuses on Hormuz
Japanone of the countries most affected by disruptions in energy supplies resulting from the conflict, also welcomed the agreement and called for safe navigation through the strait to be guaranteed as soon as possible.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her hope that the memorandum will be implemented effectively and that a definitive solution will also be reached for the issues related to the Iranian nuclear program.
“We hope that free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be effectively guaranteed”said the Japanese leader.
The Japanese Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, spoke in similar terms, describing the agreement as “a big step towards resolving the situation.”
Tokyo also recalled the diplomatic efforts made in recent months to promote a de-escalation of the crisis.
The signature, the next challenge
Despite the optimism generated by the announcement, both the United Nations and the main powers that have reacted to the agreement agree that the real challenge will begin after the signing scheduled for next June 19.
The specific details of the memorandum remain to be made public and questions remain about key issues such as the future of the Iranian nuclear program, the scope of the lifting of sanctions or the mechanisms that will guarantee compliance with the commitments made by both parties.
For the moment, the international community has chosen to support the agreement and wait for negotiations to enter a new phase. After more than a hundred days of war, diplomacy once again takes center stage.
