{"id":127892,"date":"2026-06-19T10:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=127892"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:14:29","slug":"world-leaders-rally-behind-landmark-us-iran-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/127892\/","title":{"rendered":"World leaders rally behind landmark US-Iran deal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web desk(National Times)- WORLD powers and international leaders on Thursday welco\u00adm\u00ad\u00aded a landmark \u2018Islamabad Memo\u00adrandum of Understanding\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=%E2%80%98Islamabad+Memo%C2%ADrandum+of+Understanding%E2%80%99+signed+by+the+United+States+and+Iran%3Adawn.com&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enPK1044PK1044&amp;oq=%E2%80%98Islamabad+Memo%C2%ADrandum+of+Understanding%E2%80%99+signed+by+the+United+States+and+Iran%3Adawn.com&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDIzOTlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0signed<\/a>\u00a0by the United States and Iran to end their conflict, with many hailing Pakistan\u2019s mediation efforts and expressing hope that the deal would pave the way for lasting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the first to react were China and Russia, both of which welcomed the agreement and urged all parties to build on the momentum created by the ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at an ASEAN summit in Kazan, praised the agreement, noting that Middle East stabilisation will significantly benefit global energy markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Russian Foreign Ministry formally welcomed the pact signed on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minis\u00adtry spokesperson Lin Jian called the first-phase MoU a move of \u201cpositive significance for easing tensions\u201d. Highlighting intense diplomatic efforts, including a five-point initiative jointly issued by China and Pakistan, Lin emphasised that force cannot solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEqual-footed negotiation is the right path,\u201d he said, urging both nations to approach second-phase negotiations with a rational, pragmatic attitude to achieve positive outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement welcoming the document\u2019s electronic signing in both English and Farsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doha praised the deal for addressing outstanding issues, including the cessation of military operations and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Hormuz, saying it considers the MoU a \u201crenewed affirmation of the two sides\u2019 commitment to resolving their differences\u201d via peaceful means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Qatar emphasised the agreement represents a \u201csolid foundation\u201d for talks and praised Pakistan\u2019s mediation efforts, other Gulf countries have yet to issue official reactions to the diplomatic breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western leaders expressed profound relief over the economic and security implications. G7 countries welcomed the deal, calling it a \u201chistoric opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">French President Emmanuel Macron said the pact would stop a \u201csituation of great instability that had terrible consequences for our economies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d Macron wrote. \u201cIt is an important step in the right direction for our compatriots that will soon enable a decrease in energy prices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi echoed these economic priorities, emphasising it was vital that \u201cfree and safe navigation\u201d in the Str\u00adait of Hormuz be promptly resto\u00adred through the \u201csteady implementation of the memorandum by all parties\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lebanon, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem hailed the diplomatic breakthrough as a \u201cbig victory\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a televised address, Mr Qassem thanked Iran for linking the Lebanon front and forcing Israel to stop its aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, he drew a hard line on domestic concessions. \u201cThe ceiling for the negotiations with the Israeli enemy is mutual security \u2026 and any proposal under the banner of disarmament will not pass, as this is an Israeli recipe for taking everything and wrecking the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, Israeli Prime Minis\u00adter Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/amp\/2008906\">underscored&nbsp;<\/a>the importance of maintaining close ties with the United States on Thursday, saying Washington had stood by Israel during the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe struggle is not yet over, and further challenges lie ahead,\u201d Netanyahu said. \u201cThey require calm judgement, steadfast defence of Israel\u2019s security interests, and at the same time the preservation of our vital relationship with our American friends, who stood shoulder to shoulder with us in this fight \u2014 a partnership we deeply appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, diplomatic support continued to ripple outward. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received telephone calls from Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty, Turkiye\u2019s Hakan Fidan and Bahrain\u2019s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. They congratulated Dar on the signing of the memorandum and Pakistan endorsed as a mediator. They also appreciated Pakistan\u2019s sincere and sustained diplomatic efforts that contributed to this development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web desk(National Times)- WORLD powers and international leaders on Thursday welco\u00adm\u00ad\u00aded a landmark \u2018Islamabad Memo\u00adrandum of Understanding\u2019\u00a0signed\u00a0by the United States and Iran to end their conflict, with many hailing Pakistan\u2019s mediation efforts and expressing hope that the deal would pave the way for lasting peace. 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