Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today welcomed indications of progress in talks regarding a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Writing on X, von der Leyen stated: "I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation."
According to Oman News Agency, US President Donald Trump had earlier said that Washington and Tehran had "completed a great deal of negotiation" on a memorandum of understanding related to a peace agreement.