The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East.
Here are reactions from across the globe:
- 'Critical step': UN -
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the peace deal as a "critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict."
EU chief hails peace deal to end 'costly war'
European Union chief Antonio Costa welcomed Monday a deal between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, adding that the bloc was ready to contribute to a strategy for "lasting peace".
"I look forward to an end to this costly war and to the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," Costa, the European Council President, wrote on X.
- 'Ready to support': France -
President Emmanuel Macron called for "the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," adding that France and the UK were "ready to support."
France will also support "the determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore the sovereignty of the State."
The agreement "must address concerns related to Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs," he added.
-'Mine clearance': UK -
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said "toll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz," adding that the UK was ready "to offer support on mine clearance."
"It remains the UK's firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon," Starmer said.
- 'Regional security': Qatar -
Qatar's foreign ministry expressed its "full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability."
- 'Remain vigilant': Turkey -
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed "the need to avoid rhetoric, provocations, and actions that could escalate tensions in the period leading up to the signing of the agreement, and to remain vigilant against possible sabotage."
- 'Free and safe navigation': Japan -
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she hopes that "free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will actually be ensured, and that a final agreement on Iran's nuclear issue and other matters will be achieved as soon as possible."
-'Longstanding concerns': Australia -
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for "continued restraint and constructive engagement" from the US and Iran.
"Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and the threat it poses to international security," they said in a joint statement.
- 'Get fuel flowing': New Zealand -
Prime Minister Chris Luxon said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz "will help restore stable trade routes, get fuel flowing and keep our economy moving."
Saudi Arabia welcomes US-Iran deal
Saudi Arabia on Monday welcomed a US-Iran deal to end hostilities and kickstart peace talks, cautioning that any lasting arrangement should take into account the security interests of the region.
The kingdom welcomed "the agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end military operations and initiate detailed negotiations within 60 days to reach a permanent agreement," the ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement on social media.
It also insisted that a lasting peace deal would be one "that takes into consideration the security interests of regional states, sticking to the principle of non-interference in the interior affairs of other countries".
Egypt says deal could be 'turning point'
Egypt welcomed Monday an agreement announced by the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying it could be a "turning point" for peace in the region.
The US and Iran said they reached a deal to end the war on all fronts including Lebanon, and to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.
"Egypt welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it a highly significant development that will restore security and stability at both the regional and international levels," Cairo's foreign ministry said.
Egypt, it said, "hopes that this agreement will constitute a major turning point toward strengthening mutual trust, laying new foundations for cooperation, creating a supportive environment for peace and advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing remaining regional issues".