United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the US and Iran for reaching a peace agreement on Sunday, shortly after US President Donald Trump announced the deal.
"I warmly congratulate the US & Iran for having reached a peace deal that provides for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations," Guterres said in a statement on X/Twitter.
"This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict," he continued, concluding his statement by thanking Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other countries for their efforts and the roles they played in bringing the agreement to fruition.
World leaders reacted positively to the announcement of the agreement
Qatari Minister of State, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, took to his X/Twitter page to say that his country welcomes "the understanding reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which paves the way for a lasting cessation of military operations."
"We commend the constructive efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in facilitating this process, alongside the support of regional and international partners," he continued.
"Qatar reaffirms its steadfast commitment to peace and dialogue as the most effective means of resolving differences, in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and in support of international peace and security," the minister concluded.
European leaders praise US-Iran deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer additionally released a statement on X/Twitter endorsing the deal.
" I warmly welcome today's agreement reached between the United States and Iran. This is a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz," Starmer stated.
Starmer congratulated Trump, as well as Pakistani and Qatari mediators, for their efforts, and said the nation's priority is for this agreement to turn into a "durable and lasting peace."
The prime minister affirmed the UK's position that the Strait of Hormuz must be a 'toll-free freedom of navigation' that must be restored, and the UK "...stand ready to support the technical talks that will begin."
French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron also took X/Twitter to react to the deal, in a statement saying, "I welcome the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, the result of a diplomatic effort to which several partners have contributed. I call for its rapid and complete implementation by all belligerents."
Macron reaffirmed the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the "resumption of maritime traffic," to be done "urgently" and "unconditionally," without any toll restrictions.
The statement echoed the sentiment that this agreement paves the way for "solid and lasting peace" in the Middle East and must address Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs as well as its "policy of regional destabilization."
The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, also commented on the news of the deal.
"I welcome the agreement between the US and Iran and congratulate President Trump and the Iranian side on this diplomatic breakthrough. This can pave the way towards a reinvigorated global economy and a more secure Middle East. It is crucial to implement it with determination," he said.
Israeli ministers react to the news
The Israeli cabinet was in the midst of a meeting when it learned the agreement had been announced, Maariv reported.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly got up from the meeting to connect with Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth when learning of the deal, the report said.
Many of the cabinet ministers reportedly took a "hardline" approach in their responses to the agreement.
"It is right to respond, and I support the prime minister. Let's capture more of their territory," Minister Gila Gamliel said, referring to Lebanon.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev said, "We are not a protectorate state. We need to stop the ping-pong and break out of this equation."
"Stay strong, Prime Minister, but in the Middle East, you have to be the village madman. Not a balanced response and not a measured response." National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said, following the news of the US-Iran agreement, presumably referring to the IDF's actions in Lebanon.
Minister Ben-Gvir continued in his statement, "We need a little of Mojtaba's stubbornness. Every shot fired at Israel is a declaration of war against us, and we must respond disproportionately."