Gulf and Arab nations are rallying behind a newly reached agreement between the United States and Iran to cease military operations and enter into detailed talks aimed at a permanent settlement — with leaders across the region expressing optimism about what the deal could mean for stability and security.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the kingdom supports the agreement and offered praise for the mediation work carried out by Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the willingness of both Washington and Tehran to reach a deal.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also spoke by phone Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During that conversation, Prince Faisal expressed his support for the agreement and said Saudi Arabia hopes it will bolster both regional and international security while keeping momentum behind efforts to achieve lasting peace.
The United Arab Emirates called on all parties to fully carry out the preliminary agreement, specifically urging an immediate halt to hostilities and firm guarantees ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE’s Foreign Ministry also noted that the country suffered considerable damage from strikes during the conflict.
Kuwait similarly embraced the provisions calling for a permanent end to military activity and the protection of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Kuwaiti government commended the mediation efforts of Pakistan, Qatar, and other nations involved, and expressed hope that unresolved disputes could be addressed through what it described as principles of “good neighbourliness, mutual respect, non-interference in the internal affairs of states and an end to support for proxies.”
Qatar said the agreement has the potential to bring military operations to a permanent close and reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, while also recognizing Pakistan’s contributions to moving the process forward.
Egypt characterized the deal as a meaningful step toward regional and international stability, saying it hopes the arrangement will help build trust and encourage further diplomatic engagement. Cairo also expressed a desire for international focus to shift back toward Gaza and the West Bank, and for renewed progress on the next phase of President Donald Trump’s peace initiative.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, President Joseph Aoun, as well as Iraq, Turkey, the Gulf Cooperation Council secretary-general, and Jordan all joined in welcoming the agreement, each describing it as a positive development for regional security, stability, and future diplomatic efforts.
