Western Allies Applaud US-Iran Deal, Demand Hormuz Reopening and Iranian Compliance
Leaders of the free world praised the US–Iran agreement that ends hostilities, insisting on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and making clear that sanctions will only be lifted if Iran fully curbs its nuclear ambitions.
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World leaders from the Western alliance welcomed the US–Iran agreement, which is expected to bring an end to the latest Middle East conflict and pave the way for a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday. The deal, achieved after over three months of tough negotiations, includes a draft memorandum that would lift US oil sanctions on Iran, but only if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, restoring vital shipping lanes for global commerce.
In a joint statement, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy hailed the accord as an opportunity to restore regional stability and protect the global economy. They made it clear that any lifting of sanctions depends on 'clear and verifiable steps' by Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, and called for the 'urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation,' underscoring the West’s commitment to free trade and security.
'Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end,' the statement added, reaffirming the West’s red line against Iranian nuclear ambitions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deal a 'hugely important step forward in ending the war,' stressing that the strait must remain 'fully and permanently open' to ensure Western interests are protected. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised the agreement as 'a major step toward resolution of the situation,' expressing hope that navigation in the strait would be guaranteed and a final nuclear settlement reached quickly.
US President Donald Trump announced he would authorize the immediate removal of the US naval blockade, demonstrating decisive leadership in restoring order. The agreement will be further discussed at the Group of Seven summit in France, where Trump will meet leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to coordinate a united response.
The United Nations secretary-general and officials from Qatar and Australia also praised the deal, noting its potential to ease energy-price pressures and support economic recovery. Oil prices fell sharply after the announcement, with Brent crude down about 4% and WTI off 4.8%, reflecting renewed confidence in global markets.
'We were very much hoping that this sort of event would come as soon as possible,' Christian Noyer, honorary governor of the Bank of France, told CNBC, adding that a finalized peace deal could relieve inflationary pressures and give central banks more policy flexibility, benefiting Western economies.
