Reactions and statements from the international community
Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is allowing nuclear inspectors to return, describing it as "the first step in a broader process" and emphasizing that details are currently being negotiated.
Gholamhossein Mohseni Azhayi, head of the Qods Force, criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as arrogant and dishonest, during an attack on the United States and its leadership. He also referenced remarks by Mojtaba Khamenei about officials perceiving the regime's interests clearly.
Mohammad Ghaedi, a lecturer in international relations, stated that suspending enrichment in exchange for lifting sanctions is similar to the framework of the JCPOA, though differences in details may emerge. He noted that the main focus of upcoming negotiations will be clarifying these details.
Lebanon’s anti-Hezbollah camp is disappointed with the U.S.-Iran memorandum signed in Switzerland, which they view as strengthening Hezbollah and undermining efforts to reduce the group’s influence. Hezbollah supporters, however, are celebrating the agreement as a victory that restores Iranian influence and secures a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran under Iranian terms, asserting that its management will never revert to pre-war conditions. He also emphasized that Iran has never trusted the United States and never will.
President Trump is meeting with Pentagon leadership and defense contractors this week to expedite the production of missiles and munitions, following the strain on U.S. stockpiles due to the conflict with Iran. The Pentagon has reached preliminary agreements with companies like Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Honeywell to increase the production of Patriot interceptors and Tomahawk missiles, though funding for these expansions remains pending budget negotiations.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump called for "ensuring nuclear honesty" from the Iranian regime, stating that Iran will agree to inspections to prove it is not pursuing nuclear weapons. Trump's deputy, JD Vance, announced that Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors to the country, with the inspections expected to occur this week.
US Vice President JD Vance announced that Washington has established mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, ensuring the passage of approximately 15 million barrels of oil daily, which has helped lower oil and gasoline prices. Vance also stated that the US is cooperating with Israel and Gulf Arab countries to maintain a regional ceasefire and is working to strengthen nuclear monitoring with Iran after it allowed inspectors access for the first time in a long while.
Vice President Vance stated that the United States has established mechanisms to keep the Straits of Hormuz open and to enforce a regional ceasefire, with Iran now allowing weapons and nuclear inspectors into the country for the first time in a long while, while technical negotiations continue to make progress.
The United States has suspended oil sanctions on Iran for 60 days, in exchange for Tehran ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and permitting IAEA inspectors access. Additionally, JD Vance stated that if Iran's frozen assets are released, the funds will be used, under U.S. and Qatari oversight, to purchase agricultural products for the Iranian people.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a phone call with Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that Turkey welcomes the understanding reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, and is prepared to support the process to ensure it proceeds peacefully. Erdogan emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant against those who might sabotage the negotiations and highlighted the necessity of new steps to strengthen regional peace.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic will agree to extensive arms inspections for long-term "nuclear transparency." Earlier, Fars News Agency, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, cited a source denying US Vice President JD Vance's claims about IAEA inspectors returning to Iran and stating that such discussions did not occur in Swiss negotiations.
