UN Chief Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward the peaceful resolution of the conflict. In a post on X on Sunday night, Guterres said the agreement includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for continued negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He said the deal represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough and could help reduce tensions in a region that has faced months of instability and military confrontation. The UN chief also expressed appreciation for the role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations that led to the agreement. Guterres said regional diplomatic efforts had made an important contribution to achieving the deal and encouraged continued engagement to support its implementation. The agreement was announced after U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached a preliminary framework to end hostilities and begin a new phase of negotiations on broader issues, including sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear programme. Reuters reported on Monday that the framework agreement provides for a 60-day ceasefire period during which the two sides will negotiate a more comprehensive settlement. The memorandum of understanding is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland later this week. The U.S.-Iran agreement follows months of conflict that affected several countries across the Middle East and raised concerns about a wider regional war. The confrontation disrupted shipping routes, contributed to volatility in global energy markets and intensified diplomatic efforts by regional and international actors seeking a negotiated settlement. A central element of the agreement is the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime corridors for oil and gas exports. The disruption of shipping through the waterway had heightened concerns over global energy supplies and increased pressure on international markets. The agreement has been welcomed by several governments and international organizations as a potential opportunity to reduce regional tensions and revive diplomatic engagement. The post UN Chief Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal appeared first on Khaama Press.