European Union chief, Antonio Costa.
European Union chief, Antonio Costa, on Monday welcomed 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.
The United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, signalling what would be a major breakthrough in ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets. Related News US, Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz US-Iran truce could slash petrol price to N900 – Operators Mideast deal still on despite Israeli strikes killing three in Beirut — Trump
