EU: Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Kaja Kallas issued a statement saying that the EU welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Iran and the United States.
The statement published on the European Commission's official website reads: "The EU welcomes the ceasefire mechanism agreed upon between the United States and Iran. We highly commend Pakistan and other regional partners for their mediation efforts that contributed to this positive outcome."
The EU also called on all parties involved in the agreement to abide by the ceasefire mechanism throughout the region, cease military operations, and fully ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement emphasized that the EU stands ready to support any diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the region.
U.S. President Trump announced on the evening of April 7 a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the U.S. had accepted Iran’s ten-point proposals, and Tehran is preparing to begin negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad.
However, due to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon, Iran claims the ceasefire has been breached, stating this was part of the agreement. Meanwhile, Trump stated that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire agreement.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that developments regarding negotiations to end the U.S.-Iran conflict would depend on whether all parties uphold their commitments to implement the ceasefire across all fronts.
Source: sputniknews
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