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US-Iran agreement welcomed by the EU in June 2026

The US-Iran agreement welcomed in the EU's June 15-16 statements, with calls for full implementation, reopening Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear programme.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I welcome the agreement reached between the US and Iran, following sustained diplomatic efforts by several partners.”

    Von der Leyen welcomes the agreement reached between the US and Iran and urges swift and full implementation of the agreement by all parties.

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    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.

    On the agreement reached between the US and Iran.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I congratulated President Trump on his agreement with Iran.”

    Von der Leyen congratulates President Trump on his agreement with Iran and says the agreement should mean a definitive end to Iran's nuclear programme.

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    In Évian, I congratulated President Trump on his agreement with Iran. We both agree that it should mean a definitive end to Iran's nuclear programme. The Strait will reopen. Oil prices are falling. And that's how diplomacy delivers.

    On the agreement with Iran.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “With the US-Iran agreement, it is time for Iran to end its unjustified attacks against its neighbours.”

    Von der Leyen urges Iran to end unjustified attacks against its neighbours and emphasizes the need for Europe and the Gulf to deepen their partnership.

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    Good meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed at the G7 in Évian. With the US-Iran agreement, it is time for Iran to end its unjustified attacks against its neighbours. This crisis heightened the need for Europe and the Gulf to deepen their partnership.

    On Iran following the US-Iran agreement.

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  4. Sanae Takaichi
    Takaichi

    Japan

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    Takaichi supports the US-Iran memorandum according to an NTV report

    Takaichi supports the US-Iran memorandum according to an NTV report.

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    Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke briefly on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 16. The two leaders spoke for about five minutes following a morning session on the situation in Ukraine. Takaichi expressed Japan's support for the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran. The Japanese government said the two leaders did not discuss deploying the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz. They also reaffirmed the importance of steadily implementing the Japan-U.S. tariff agreement, and exchanged views on security in the Indo-Pacific region, including developments involving China. Takaichi and Trump agreed to maintain close coordination in responding to developments in both the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East. According to Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei, President Trump appeared to prioritize...

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  5. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

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    Trump announces an economic pressure campaign against Iran

    Trump announces an economic pressure campaign against Iran.

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    World Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran with talks in limbo By Duarte Dias , Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias , Tucker Reals , Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker Reals , Khaled Wassef , Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews Updated on: August 20, 2026 / 3:15 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Follow updates on the war in the Middle East for Thursday, Aug. 20, here . See earlier developments below. What to know about the Iran war: President...

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  6. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

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    Trump rejects Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal according to a Fox News report

    Trump rejects Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal according to a Fox News report.

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