UN chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, praises regional mediators
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a major step toward ending the conflict and advancing a peaceful settlement.
"I warmly congratulate the US and Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations," Guterres said.
"This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict," he added.
The UN chief also thanked regional countries that helped facilitate the negotiations, including Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
