Middle East war: peace deal reactions

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The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal ending military operations in the Middle East after over three months of war. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General and France express support and call for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. Here are reactions from across the globe: - 'Critical step': UN - Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the peace deal as a "critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict." - 'Ready to support': France - President Emmanuel Macron called for "the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," adding that France and the UK were "ready to support."