{"id":213937,"date":"2026-06-15T22:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-reacts-as-iran-and-us-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war-al-jazeera\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T22:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:37:08","slug":"world-reacts-as-iran-and-us-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war-al-jazeera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-reacts-as-iran-and-us-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war-al-jazeera\/","title":{"rendered":"World reacts as Iran and US reach tentative deal to end war &#8211; Al Jazeera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Pakistan, Qatar applaud agreement as a step towards peace and lasting tranquillity in the region.<\/em><br \/>Save<br \/>Share<br \/>World leaders have welcomed an announcement that Iran and the United States have reached <a href=\"\/news\/liveblog\/2026\/6\/14\/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-to-be-signed-today-as-tehran-urges-caution\">a tentative deal<\/a> to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, expressing hope for a potential path to a lasting end to the conflict.<br \/>\u201cThe deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,\u201d US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday on his Truth Social platform. \u201cShips of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!\u201d<br \/>Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran\u2019s deputy foreign minister, said a broader deal that would cover sanctions relief for Iran would be worked out during a 60-day ceasefire.<br \/>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the accord is due to be signed on Friday in Switzerland in what is being described as a major breakthrough after months of fighting that has killed thousands of people and sent global energy prices soaring.<br \/>Here is how the world is reacting to the deal:<br \/>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its \u201cappreciation for the determination of both the American and Iranian sides and their commitment to moving forward in resolving differences through negotiations and peaceful means\u201d.<br \/>Minister of State Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi said he hoped the deal \u201cwill serve as a catalyst for broader efforts to advance stability and address outstanding issues through responsible and constructive engagement\u201d.<br \/><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><br \/>Sharif congratulated Washington and Tehran for their \u201ccommitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict\u201d and thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for their contribution in securing the agreement.<br \/>Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country won\u2019t withdraw from land it occupies in Lebanon.<br \/>\u201cThis is the main lesson from the events of October 7,\u201d he said said. \u201cPrime Minister Netanyahu made this clear to US President Trump and other senior American officials, and I also clarified it yesterday to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.\u201d<br \/>Katz warned Israel will strike Iran with \u201cgreat force\u201d if it attacks Israel over its strikes in Lebanon.<br \/>Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the agreement with Iran, calling it \u201cbad for Israel and for the entire free world\u201d.<br \/>In a statement on X, Smotrich said the joint campaign against Tehran had already achieved \u201cmany achievements in weakening Iran\u201d, insisting those gains \u201cwill not go to waste\u201d.<br \/>\u201cWe will have to continue the campaign to topple the regime ourselves and in creative ways, and ensure that Iran will never have nuclear weapons,\u201d he said.<br \/>In a post on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement \u201cto end military operations and commence detailed negotiations over a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent agreement\u201d.<br \/>The UAE stressed the need to \u201cprioritise dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international law in a manner that enhances security and stability in the region\u201d.<br \/>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for \u201cfull compliance with the terms of the agreement,\u201d including \u201can immediate and comprehensive halt to all hostile actions\u201d.<br \/>It praised the diplomatic efforts led by Trump and reiterated the UAE\u2019s support for all initiatives that \u201cenhance security and stability\u201d.<br \/>Kuwait has expressed a \u201cwarm welcome\u201d for the memorandum of understanding reached between the US and Iran.<br \/>It also commended the role played by Pakistan and Qatar in contributing \u201cto bridging viewpoints and creating the conditions for reaching this important understanding\u201d.<br \/>China commended the agreement reached while also expressing \u201cappreciation for the mediation efforts made by Pakistan\u201d, a foreign ministry spokesperson said.<br \/>\u201cI view the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as an important development for establishing peace and tranquillity in our region, and I welcome it with satisfaction,\u201d President Recep Tayyip Erdogan posted on X.<br \/>\u201cAs T\u00fcrkiye, we will continue to support all efforts aimed at establishing peace, stability, and tranquillity in our region, and to contribute to lasting solutions based on diplomacy and international law.\u201d<br \/>Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the deal as a \u201ccritical step\u201d towards a \u201cpeaceful settlement of the conflict\u201d.<br \/><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><br \/>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the priority now was the \u201cswift and full implementation by all parties\u201d of the deal and that \u201cfreedom of navigation must be restored toll-free\u201d.<br \/>\u201cThis is essential for regional stability and the global economy. It opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East,\u201d she added.<br \/>Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deal a \u201chugely important\u201d step in ending the war and said \u201ctoll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz\u201d as he offered to support mine clearance operations if needed.<br \/>\u201cFor any peace to endure, it is essential that the commitments made, particularly in relation to Iran\u2019s nuclear programme, are robust, verifiable and fully implemented,\u201d Starmer said in a post on X.<br \/>\u201cIt remains the UK\u2019s firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon.\u201d<br \/><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><br \/>President Emmanuel Macron called for the \u201curgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz\u201d.<br \/>\u201cThe resumption of maritime traffic, without restriction or toll, is an indispensable condition for regional stability and the global economy,\u201d he said on social media.<br \/>Macron also said Paris would support \u201cthe determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities\u201d to restore the sovereignty of the state, which he said could alone ensure \u201cLebanon\u2019s stability and territorial integrity and meet the needs of its populations\u201d.<br \/>The Ministry of Foreign Affiars said Dhaka had been \u201cconsistently calling for de-escalation and resolution of the conflict\u201d through diplomatic means.<br \/>\u201cIt hopes the agreement will be implemented in good faith and prove durable and sustainable\u201d.<br \/>Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while welcoming the agreement, said it could pave the way towards a \u201creinvigorated global economy and a more secure Middle East\u201d.<br \/>\u201c\u2060It is crucial to implement it with determination,\u201d he added.<br \/>Prime Minister Mark Carney continued with the chorus of countries congratulating Tehran and Washington for securing a deal.<br \/>\u201cCanada has been clear that a durable ceasefire must both ensure safe and unimpeded transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and address the pervasive threat of Iran\u2019s nuclear program,\u201d he posted on X.<br \/>Chancellor Christian Stocker welcomed the agreement in a post on X.<br \/>\u201cI call on all parties to ensure the swift and full implementation of the memorandum, including the permanent opening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to guarantee freedom of navigation in accordance with international law,\u201d he said.<br \/>Stocker said the deal opens a window for negotiations towards \u201ca more stable and secure\u201d Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Al Jazeera English:<\/p>\n<p><a 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