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26 quotes from 12 leaders across 12 countries this week.

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His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States of America, on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in the French city of Evian-les-Bains. His Highness the Emir stressed the strength of the strategic relations between Qatar and the United States, pointing to the great trade partnership since the US President’s visit to Qatar last year. He also stressed that the State of Qatar has major…

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2026-06-15 Anwar Ibrahim

I welcome the understanding reached between the United States and Iran towards ending hostilities, and the announcement that a memorandum of understanding will be signed in the coming days. I commend the mediation efforts that brought the parties to this point, especially those undertaken by Pakistan. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping must now be treated as a matter of the highest urgency. The strait is a critical artery for global energy security and international …

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2026-06-15 Keir Starmer

We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy. It is now vital that the detailed negotiations are concluded and this agreement is implemented rapidly and comprehensively. We are ready to s…

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2026-06-15 Emmanuel Macron

We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all stakeholders involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilize the global economy. It is now essential that the detailed negotiations are successful and that this agreement is implemented quickly and fully. W…

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2026-06-15 Anthony Albanese

The Australian Government welcomes the agreement by the United States and Iran. Australia has long called for de‑escalation and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon. As we have said, the longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement. We are pleased the agreement between the US and Iran includes steps towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the re…

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2026-06-15 Christopher Luxon

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the acceptance of the United States – Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. “This pivotal, constructive deal is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security. “The disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has had serious impacts on New Zealand’s economy, as well as on our Pacific partners,” Mr Peters says. “We w…

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2026-06-15 Giorgia Meloni

Statement of the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Italy We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy. It is now vital that the detailed negotiations are concluded and this agreemen…

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

World Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Governments and international organizations welcomed the agreement announced by theUnited States and Iranon Sunday, including a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait ofHormuz, expressing hope that it could help reduce tensions in theMiddle Eastand improve maritime security. Qatari Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement and praised the efforts ofPakistanand other regional and international parties that contrib…

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2026-06-15 Micheál Martin

From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade I welcome the announcement that an agreement has been reached between the US and Iran to solidify the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. I hope there can now be a full engagement by all involved to implement this agreement, address all issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, and achieve a just and lasting peace across the region. Re-opening the Strait to international shipping would bring much-needed relief to the global economy. The si…

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Governments across theMiddle Eastand beyond welcomed aceasefire agreementbetween theUnited StatesandIranon Monday, expressing hope that the deal could ease regional tensions and pave the way for broader diplomatic engagement. The agreement, announced earlier in the day, has drawn support fromArab states, international organizations and foreign governments, many of which called for full implementation of its terms and a renewed commitment to dialogue. The United Arab Emi…

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Arab states andthe Arab Leagueon Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States andIran, describing the deal as a crucial step toward regional stability and the restoration of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, called the agreement a significant move to put an end to Iranian and Israeli attacks on Arab territories, saying it creates the necessary conditions to end the war and achieve last…

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2026-06-15 Mark Carney

“We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy. It is now vital that the detailed negotiations are concluded and this agreement is implemented rapidly and comprehensively. We are ready to …

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Doha, June 15 (SANA)Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsSheikhMohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanireceived a phone call fromUnited Nations Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterres. The call discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, along with ways to support and strengthen them. It also discussed regional developments, particularly the agreement reached between the United States of America and Iran, and the efforts made to enhance secu…

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Geneva, June 15 (SANA)United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türksaid thousands of victims and survivors inSyriacontinue to demand justice and accountability, stressing the importance of holding the ousted president (Assad) and other deposed regime’s officials accountable. According to UN News, Türk told theHuman Rights Councilin Geneva that prosecuting Bashar al-Assad and other deposed regime’s officials, although often conducted in absentia at this stage, represents an import…

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2026-06-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Ankara, June 15 (SANA)Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğanstressed the importance of continued activities of UN missions in Syria during a phone call Monday with UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres, stating that Türkiye will continue to provide necessary support in this regard, Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported. According to a statement fromTürkiye‘s presidential communications office, the two sides discussed regional and international developments, primarily the agreement between Wa…

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I see the agreement reached between the USA and Iran as an important development for ensuring peace in our region, and I welcome it. I sincerely hope that this news, which the whole world has needed for a long time, will lead to the establishment of a lasting environment of peace and trust in our region. I strongly underline that in the period leading up to the signing day, rhetoric, provocations and actions that will escalate tension should be avoided and caution should be exercised against pos…

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2026-06-14 Keir Starmer

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 re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. I congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who have contributed to this breakthrough. We have long urged de-escalation and this is the progress we had hoped to see.Attention must now turn to fully implementing the memorandum of understanding to ensure the …

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2026-06-14 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Cairo, June 14 (SANA)Egyptian Foreign MinisterBadr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations during a phone call on Saturday with U.S. Special Envoy to theMiddle EastSteve Witkoff. According to Egypt’s Al-Ahram Gate news, the conversation focused on developments in diplomatic contacts aimed at reaching an agreement between Washington and Tehran that could help reduce tensions, end the current confrontation and open a new phase of security and stability in …

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2026-06-13 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Abu Dhabi, June 10 (SANA)The United Arab Emirates and Egypt discussed regional developments and ways to deepen bilateral cooperation during a phone call between their foreign ministers on Wednesday, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). UAE Foreign MinisterSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan andEgyptian Foreign MinisterBadr Abdelatty reviewed ongoing regional challenges and efforts aimed at promoting security, stability and peace across the Middle East. The ministers also discussed the …

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Ankara/Moscow, June 11 (SANA)TürkiyeandRussiaon Thursday urged theUnited StatesandIranto halt military operations and return to negotiations amid escalating hostilities that have raised concerns about a broader regional conflict. Turkish Foreign MinisterHakan Fidansaid Ankara had called on both Washington and Tehran to stop their attacks and resume talks to prevent further escalation. Speaking in Sofia, Fidan said Türkiye had advised both sides to pursue negotiations aimed at reaching a peace …

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2026-06-12 Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic’s active participation in high-level meetings of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) demonstrates Tehran’s determination to expand trade and economic relations with all five member states and observer countries.In a message to the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on Friday, Pezeshkian said Iran has remained committed to strengthening the union and building a powerful region based on national sovereignty and energy secur…

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His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made a phone call today with His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States of America. During the call, they discussed the close strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to the latest developments in the regional and international situation, especially developments related to diplomatic efforts to reduce escalation in the region. In this context, His Hig…

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Beijing, June 11 (SANA)Chinaon Thursday urged theUnited StatesandIranto immediately halt military operations and return to negotiations, as fighting between the two countries intensified and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing was closely monitoring developments and called on both sides to support international efforts aimed at reducing tensions and securing a comprehensive ceasefire. “We urge the relevant parties to stop military …

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Abu Dhabi, June 11 (SANA)UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met U.S. Ambassador to the United NationsMike Waltzon Thursday to discuss developments in the Middle East and their impact on regional and international security. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two sides reviewed issues of mutual interest, focusing on the latest developments in the region and their implications for stability, international maritime security and the global economy. The meeting also addressed th…

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Ankara, June 10 (SANA)Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğanaffirmed that Israel’s ongoing attacks pose a serious threat to regional security and stability, stressing thatTürkiyerejects any attempts to impose faits accomplis in neighboring countries. Speaking at the parliamentary group meeting of the Justice and Development Party in Ankara on Wednesday, Erdoğan said Israeli assaults onSyriaandLebanonhave reached a level that directly threatens Türkiye itself. He stressed that Ankara will not ov…

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Islamabad, June 12 (SANA)Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Friday that a final agreed upon text for a peace agreement between the United States andIranhas been reached. “Amid intense and sustained mediation efforts byPakistan, we are fully aware of the continuous campaign of misinformation being waged by those seeking to derail the peace agreement. Beyond this noise, we can confirm that a final agreed text for the peace agreement has been reached,” Sharif said on X. Amid ongoin…