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Cairo, June 16 (SANA)TheArab Leagueon Tuesday condemned the opening of a diplomatic mission for the so-calledSomalilandinoccupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and U.N. resolutions governing the status of the city. In a statement, the Arab League said establishing diplomatic missions in occupied Jerusalem or recognizing the city as a location for foreign representation runs counter to the international consensus on its legal status and conflicts with relevant U.N.Securit…

Washington,June 16 (SANA)US Vice PresidentJ.D. Vance said on Monday that theceasefire agreementsigned between theUnited StatesandIranis a highly general public document, noting that the details will be determined during subsequent negotiations. Reuters quoted Vance as saying during an interview with CNN that “the memorandum of understanding is about a page and a half long, so it is a very general document.” Addressing a number of unresolved issues, Vance added: “We will have to resolve those m…

Riyad, June 16 (SANA)Saudi Foreign MinisterFaisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Monday with his Jordanian counterpart,Ayman Safadi, to discuss developments in the region following the recently announcedceasefire agreementbetween the United States and Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its account on platform X that the two ministers also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest during their call. The discussions came afterWashingtonandTehranannounced on Sunday that th…

Kuwait, June 16 (SANA)Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterSheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahheld a phone call on Monday evening with his Turkish counterpart,Hakan Fidan, to discuss the latest developments in the region. In a statement published on platform X, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers reviewed recent regional developments and efforts being undertaken in response to them, with particular focus on an agreement regarding a memorandum of understanding between theUnited Stat…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Islamabad/Washington, June 15 (SANA)Pakistani Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifsaid on Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, while U.S. President Donald Trump announced thatthe Strait of Hormuzhad reopened and that Washington would lift its naval blockade ofIran. Sharif said the two sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent halt to military operations and that a formal signing ceremony for the agreement was scheduled to take place…

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…

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…

Paris, June 15 (SANA)French President EmmanuelMacronsaid on Monday that a maritime security mission proposed by France and the United Kingdom is ready to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the United States and Iran to end hostilities. In a post on X, Macron called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the strategic waterway, saying the resources needed to secure maritime traffic were available and ready to be deployed. “The Strait of Hormuz…

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…

“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 …

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…

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…

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel’s anger over a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States clearly signals the success and victory of the Iranian nation.Pezeshkian made the remark in an address to a nationwide conference on Monday, a day after Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced the finalization of the text of an MoU between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending the war.The MoU is expected to bring an immediate and permanent halt to the war …

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…

New York, June 15 (SANA)TheUnited Nationson Monday renewed its welcome for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of opening a humanitarian corridor through the strait to prevent a global hunger crisis. According to UN News, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Owa Dabu warned during the 62nd session of theUN Human Rights Councilin Geneva that failure to reopen the strait would cause some of the world’s weakes…

Capitals, June 15 (SANA)TheUnited Statesand Iran have reached a framework agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel has quickly distanced itself from the understanding, insisting it is not bound and will continue its military operations in Lebanon. Israeli officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, stressed that the US-Iran agreement “does not obligate Israel in any way,” calling for continued military operations against Hezbollah and rejecti…