Senior officials of the European Union welcomed the announced agreement aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran. The European side stated that this could create an opportunity for lasting peace and called for the process to be implemented swiftly and fully.
European Council President António Costa wrote that the war has been costly and expressed his expectation for the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Costa emphasized that the weapons must fall silent and stated that the European Union is ready to contribute to a comprehensive strategy for lasting peace in the Middle East.
The US and Iran announced that they agreed to end the war on all fronts and that Lebanon is also included within this framework. The parties said the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened but did not share details on the most controversial topic concerning Iran’s nuclear program.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the priority is the rapid and full implementation of the agreement. Von der Leyen called on all parties to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to implement a genuine ceasefire.
Von der Leyen argued that peace cannot be discussed in the Middle East while conflicts continue in Lebanon. She said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential for regional stability and the global economy; she added that a final agreement must require Iran to end its nuclear and ballistic programs as well as activities that destabilize the region.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting with foreign ministers that the ministers would evaluate how the union could be more closely involved in the next phase. This indicated that Europe wants to play a role not only in monitoring statements but also in the post-negotiation process.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the military mission established by Paris and London to assist traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is ready for deployment. On the day he was expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit, Macron shared that the mission’s units are prepared to be deployed.
Macron emphasized that the resumption of maritime traffic without restrictions or transit fees is a fundamental condition for regional stability and the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz has stood out as a vital transit route for energy supplies, effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Iran’s state-affiliated Fars news agency reported shortly after Trump’s announcement that a legal framework to regulate navigation in the waters of the Persian Gulf would be established through cooperation between Iran and Oman. Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also said the official signing ceremony of the agreement would take place on Friday in Switzerland.
