World Leaders Welcome US-Iran Ceasefire Extension and New Negotiations
Governments across the Middle East and beyond have welcomed a new agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their ceasefire and begin negotiations aimed at reaching a long-term settlement to the conflict.
The deal, signed with Pakistan acting as a mediator, extends the ceasefire for 60 days, reopens commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz and commits both sides to negotiations on a broader agreement covering security, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme.
Countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, China and Türkiye praised the breakthrough, describing it as an important step toward regional stability and diplomacy.
The United Nations also welcomed the agreement, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling it a critical step toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
However, the deal has faced criticism in Israel, where officials argued it does not go far enough to address concerns over Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities. Israeli leaders have also signaled they will continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon despite the agreement.
The two sides now have 60 days to negotiate a permanent accord, although analysts caution that significant disagreements remain and a final deal is far from guaranteed.
