World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Summary
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal to extend a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement pauses fighting for 60 days and sets the stage for talks on Iran’s nuclear program, US sanctions, and frozen assets.Key Facts
- The ceasefire extension deal is called the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” and went into effect on Wednesday.
- The US and Iran agree to halt war activities on all fronts and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route.
- Iran promises not to develop nuclear weapons as part of the deal but will not discuss its missile program or send enriched uranium abroad.
- President Trump signed the agreement at the Versailles Palace and said it was a difficult decision.
- Some US Republican politicians criticized the deal, but others, like Senator Roger Marshall, supported it.
- Pakistan mediated the deal and endorsed it as a step toward lasting peace and regional cooperation.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) welcomed the agreement and plans to work with the US and Iran on next steps for Iran’s nuclear program.
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