Statement of the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Italy

Governo Italiano

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US officials express confidence that a framework agreement ending the US-Iran conflict could be signed as early as Sunday, though Iranian authorities resist this timeline and have not formally finalized their position. The proposed deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and include conditional sanctions relief. Separately, Western observers note that Iran has rebuilt substantial portions of its military arsenal during previous periods of reduced hostilities.

Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize the deal's advancement toward a breakthrough and frame US-Iran as approaching an agreement to end the conflict, highlighting the diplomatic possibility rather than obstacles.

Moderate: Centrist outlets stress caution and uncertainty, focusing on Iran's military rebuilding, mixed signals from both sides on timing, or Tehran's deliberative approach to finalizing its position.

Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets contextualize current peace negotiations with reference to Trump's previous withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement.

We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough.

This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy.

It is now vital that the detailed negotiations are concluded and this agreement is implemented rapidly and comprehensively. We are ready to support that effort.

The urgent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation is essential. We are committed to playing our part to achieve this —in accordance with our respective constitutional requirements— including through a strictly defensive and independent mission to reassure commercial shipping and conduct mine clearance operations.

Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end. We are prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear programme.

We will work intensively with the US, Iran and regional partners to seize this moment, maintain momentum and achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement.

We also reaffirm our full support to the stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and the importance of a robust ceasefire.

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Inglese

Fonte:
Il Presidente del Consiglio

Tipologia Contenuto:
Notizie

Governo:
Meloni

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