European leaders have hailed the initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, though key issues affecting their own interests — such as access through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz— remain vague and uncertain.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal brokered by Pakistan would bring "much-needed de-escalation" to the Middle East, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a solution leading to a "lasting end to the war".
