UN secretary-general welcomes announcement of agreement between US and Iran

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomes the peace agreement between the US and Iran.

This was reported by the press service of the head of the world organization.

«The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the US and Iran reaching an agreement on a peace deal providing for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the creation of a framework for future negotiations. This is an important step on the path to a peaceful settlement of the conflict,» the statement says.