“This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilize the global economy,” BBC quoted the statement as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While noting that Iran “must never acquire a nuclear weapon,” the major European countries said they are “prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The European leaders urged the U.S.-Iran deal to be “implemented rapidly and comprehensively,” saying the “urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation is essential.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We will work intensively with the U.S., Iran and regional partners to seize this moment, maintain momentum and achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement,” the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier in the day, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on social platform X that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minutes later, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” he announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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