Sir Keir Starmer, in a joint statement with the leaders of France, Germany and Italy, said the US-Iran deal must be “implemented quickly and comprehensively”.
The joint statement from the so-called E4 said: “We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the United States 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 stabilize the global economy.
“It is now vital that detailed negotiations are concluded and that this agreement is implemented quickly and comprehensively. We stand ready to support that effort.
“The urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation is essential. We are committed to playing our part in achieving this – in accordance with our respective constitutional requirements – including through a strictly defensive and independent mission to calm commercial shipping and conduct demining operations.
“Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We are ready to work with the United States, Iran and the IAEA to this end. We are ready to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear and verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program.
“We will work intensively with the United States, Iran and regional partners to seize this moment, maintain momentum and achieve a long-term diplomatic agreement.
“We also reaffirm our full support for the stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and the importance of a robust ceasefire.”
