Global Reactions Pour In as US-Iran Extend Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran electronically signed a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran pledging to monitor Washington’s compliance and to discuss its nuclear program and sanctions during the period. Tehran said its missile program is off the table in talks and a new regime to manage Hormuz with Oman may be established. Pakistan’s mediator hailed the agreement as a diplomatic milestone, while IAEA welcomed the move and world reactions ranged from support in some capitals to Republican criticism in the US. The deal aims to set the stage for broader negotiations on nuclear limits, sanctions relief, and regional security over the coming weeks.