15 June 2026 05:35 UTC · European Commission · EU Commission Press Release · Source · Email X Link

European Commission welcomes US-Iran agreement, urges implementation

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Welcomes US-Iran agreement and urges swift, full implementation
Calls for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and respect for Lebanon's sovereignty

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Says the agreement should allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restoration of freedom of navigation toll-free.
Says the agreement should end Iran's nuclear and ballistic programmes and its destabilising activities in the region.
Calls on all parties to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and implement a genuine ceasefire.
Notes energy dependencies have been weaponised and calls for diversification of supply routes and alternative export corridors.
Notes Europe will discuss the issues in Evian with G7 leaders and partners from the Gulf and the wider Middle East.

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European Commission - Statement Statement by President von der Leyen on the conclusion of the US-Iran agreement Brussels, 15 June 2026 I welcome the agreement reached between the US and Iran, following sustained diplomatic efforts by several partners. The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties. This agreement should allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation must be restored toll-free. This is essential for regional stability and the global economy. It opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East. And should end Iran's nuclear and ballistic programmes and its destabilising activities in the region. And of course there can be no peace in the Middle East while Lebanon is in flames. Once again Europe calls on all parties to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity and implement a genuine ceasefire. In Evian, G7 leaders will meet partners from the Gulf and the wider Middle East. Europe is ready to play its part. This crisis also carries a clear lesson. Once again, energy dependencies have been weaponised. We must diversify our supply routes and develop alternative export corridors to diversify away from the bottleneck of Hormuz. We will discuss this, and more, in Evian. STATEMENT/26/1359 Press contacts: Paula PINHO (+32 2 29 20815) Arianna PODESTA (+32 2 298 70 24) Olof GILL (+32 2 29 65966) General public inquiries: Europe Direct by phone 00 800 67 89 10 11 or by email

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