Statement by High Representative on Ceasefire Between United States and Iran
Summary
The High Representative of the EU issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The EU commends Pakistan and regional partners for their mediation and urges all involved parties to fully respect the ceasefire, cease military operations, protect civilians and humanitarian personnel, and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law.
What changed
The High Representative of the EU issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The EU commends Pakistan and regional partners for their mediation efforts and calls on all involved parties to fully respect the ceasefire across the region, cease military operations, and protect civilians, UN peacekeepers, and humanitarian personnel.
This statement has no regulatory or compliance implications for private entities. It represents a diplomatic communication urging political parties to respect international humanitarian law and is part of broader EU efforts to support peace and stability in the Middle East.
What to do next
- Monitor for developments in US-Iran diplomatic engagement
- Track compliance with ceasefire terms across the region
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- Council of the EU
- Press release
- 9 April 2026 22:50
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran
The EU welcomes the ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. We commend Pakistan and other regional partners for their mediation that contributed to this positive outcome.
We urge all involved to fully respect the ceasefire across the region, cease all military operations and fully ensure freedom of navigation as well as free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, in line with international law, as reflected in UNCLOS. We further call for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, which take a heavy toll on civilians. All parties must comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, UN peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel.
Diplomacy is key to resolve all outstanding issues. Parties should continue engaging in good faith in efforts to reach a sustainable agreement on all areas of concern.
Now is the time to design a comprehensive strategy for lasting peace across the entire Middle East.
The European Union will contribute to all diplomatic efforts in this endeavour, taking into consideration its full range of interests and concerns, in coordination with partners.
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- Foreign affairs
- Middle East and North Africa
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