The US-Iran memorandum of understanding was welcomed by a wide range of countries and international officials as a step toward ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing regional tensions.
President Donald Trump said the US deal with Iran was “now complete” and authorized the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the US naval blockade, declaring on Truth Social: “Let the oil flow!”
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israel would not withdraw from territory it has seized in Lebanon, adding that the country would retaliate if Iran attacked over developments in Lebanon.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz marked a potential breakthrough, adding that EU foreign ministers would discuss how the bloc could be closely involved in the next phase.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Monday that US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran did not bind Israel.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on X that the US and Iran had reached a peace deal to immediately and permanently end military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, with a signing set for June 19 in Switzerland.
Iran condemned Israel’s strike on Hezbollah in Beirut as a breach of the ceasefire understanding, while senior Iranian military and political officials warned the attack would not go unanswered.
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen welcomed on Monday the MOU between the United States and Iran, calling it a hopeful step toward stability in the region, including Lebanon.
Berendsen also thanked Pakistan and other mediators, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
An incident was reported last week on the tanker Bochem Marengo, but all Indian crew members were safe, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an Indian government official.
A preliminary agreement between US and Iranian officials to end their war could pave the way for global economic recovery and regional stabilization, a German government spokesperson said on Monday.
“But in this context, it must of course be made clear that the task now is to implement what has been agreed with determination,” the spokesperson said.
Iraq welcomed on Monday the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, saying it supported efforts to strengthen dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law.
Iraq’s foreign ministry said it hoped the MOU would help consolidate regional security and stability and open new avenues for cooperation.
IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported on Monday, citing an informed source, that “important changes” were made to the final text of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
The source said the changes explicitly affirmed what he called Iran and Oman’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and their role in determining the future of maritime services there.
The source said that Iran would accept toll-free passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz for only 60 days, adding that Tehran planned afterward to offer safety, navigation, environmental and insurance services and use revenue from commercial ship traffic for economic development.
The United Arab Emirates welcomed on Monday the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, saying dialogue and diplomacy were essential to regional security and stability.
The UAE foreign ministry called for full implementation of the MOU, including an immediate and comprehensive halt to hostilities in the region, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law, and freedom of navigation in international waters and the Strait of Hormuz.
The ministry praised diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump and mediators that helped reach the understanding, and urged continued negotiations to build on it.
Shipping association BIMCO said on Monday it still considered transiting the Strait of Hormuz very risky for ships at this stage.
BIMCO said the security situation for the shipping industry remained volatile and that the threat of mines in the strait remained a concern.
A container ship was approached by a small skiff about 14 nautical miles south of Yemen’s coast on Monday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said.
The crew of the skiff opened fire on the vessel and attempted to board it, UKMTO said in an advisory.
Authorities were investigating the incident, and vessels were advised to transit with caution and report suspicious activity.
The Gulf Cooperation Council welcomed on Monday the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, saying it hoped the step would lead to a permanent agreement on outstanding issues.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said such an agreement should support regional understandings that ensure security and stability in the Middle East and beyond.
He praised mediation efforts by Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as well as regional and international support for the process.
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