Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

Jun 14, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London, Britain, June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard/Pool — Toby Shepheard

June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.

Below is international reaction to the attacks:

Joint statement from E4 leaders Britain, France, Germany and Italy:

"Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the U.S., Iran and the IAEA to this end."

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

"We are clear that toll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz ... Iran must never have a nuclear weapon."

(Compiled by Stephen Coates)