World Leaders Express Cautious Relief as US-Iran Deal Ends War, Pakistan Credited

The Straits Times—Governments and world leaders across the Middle East and internationally reacted with measured relief to the US-Iran peace agreement, with many crediting Pakistan's mediation role after Field Marshal Asim Munir's shuttle diplomacy broke the diplomatic deadlock. Oil prices tumbled on hopes that Hormuz's reopening would ease the global energy crunch, while economists urged patience as supply chain normalization was expected to take months. The UN, UK, France, Germany and China praised Pakistan's contribution; Iranian citizens expressed relief on the ground, while regional leaders noted the deal deferred the hardest nuclear questions.

• The Straits Times — Many ordinary Iranians express relief and cautious hope over the peace agreement
• Deutsche Welle — World leaders express cautious optimism after US-Iran peace deal announcement
• DNyuz — Oil prices tumbled as Hormuz reopening raised hopes; economists urged patience on supply recovery.
• Dawn — UN, UK, France, Germany, China all credited Islamabad; Pakistan's army chief key to breakthrough.
• Washington Post — UK, France, Germany, Italy jointly called for Hormuz reopening and reaffirmed preventing Iran's nuclear weapons capability must be a priority.
• France 24 — UK, France, Germany, and Italy called for Hormuz reopening and reaffirmed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
• South China Morning Post — Sharif confirmed 'immediate and permanent termination' of operations; mine removal delays Strait opening to Friday.