UAE calls for 'full compliance' with US-Iran peace deal

The United Arab Emirates' Foreign Ministry on Monday issued a statement welcoming a newly announced peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, calling for "full compliance" with the deal and an immediate cessation of hostilities across the region.

Abu Dhabi sets conditions

The ministry emphasized the importance of "full compliance with the provisions of the agreement, ensuring an immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities in the region," according to the official statement. It urged respect for state sovereignty and the principles of good neighborly relations, stressing "strict compliance with international law, and the protection of maritime routes and freedom of international navigation, including the uninterrupted freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

Mediation efforts praised

The ministry expressed appreciation for efforts by US President Donald Trump and other parties involved in the mediation process to reach the agreement. It called for continuing negotiations "to build on this progress and achieve sustainable outcomes," while reiterating the Emirates' support for all efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

On Sunday, Trump announced that an agreement with Iran had been finalized to halt war on all fronts, including Lebanon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a US naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal aims to end hostilities that have threatened regional stability and global energy supplies.