DIRECT. War in the Middle East: the United States and Iran reach an agreement; oil falling

8:18 a.m. – Israeli minister denounces deal

A far-right Israeli minister criticizes the agreement reached between the United States and Iran and calls for intensifying military operations in Lebanon.

7:47 a.m. – European Council president welcomes agreement

The President of the European Council, António Costa, welcomed on Monday the agreement announced between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, adding that Europeans were ready to contribute to a « paix durable ».

“I look forward to the end of this costly war and the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”he reacted on X. The European Council brings together the heads of state and government of the EU.

7:15 a.m. – A “robust ceasefire” essential in Lebanon, insists Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the establishment of a “Robust and lasting ceasefire” in Lebanon after the conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran.

“A robust and lasting ceasefire is essential”he insisted on X while an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut left three more dead on Sunday.

7 h 04 – Paris and Londres prêts to accompany la réoverture d’Ormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said the international maritime mission set up by France and the United Kingdom was “ready to accompany” the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the agreement concluded between the United States and Iran.

« Les moyens sont en place et prêts à ªtre engagés »he noted on X, noting the importance of a “Urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”.

6:45 a.m. – Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen after signing

Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after signing a peace deal with Iran on Friday, appearing to contradict one of his previous messages which suggested the immediate reopening of this strategic sea lane.

“With the opening of the strait as soon as the agreement is signed on Friday, to allow mine clearance, oil will once again flow from both sides to the region and the entire world.”wrote on his Truth Social platform the American president, who had previously announced the reopening of the strait as well as the lifting “Immediately” of the American naval blockade. “This grand agreement will bring peace and security to the entire regionâ€he also declared.

6:30 a.m. – UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift some sanctions

The E4 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, welcomed on Sunday the agreement concluded between the United States and Iran, which provides for an end to hostilities, saying they were ready to lift certain sanctions weighing on Iran, in a joint statement.

“Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Are we ready to work with states? United, Iran and the IAEA for this purpose »declared the leaders of these European countries, quoted in the press release. They add to be “Willing to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear and verifiable steps by Iran regarding its nuclear programâ€.

The essential news of the night

• The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Monday to immediately end the war in the Middle East on all fronts, including Lebanon, with a signing ceremony planned for Friday in Geneva. This agreement was announced Monday morning by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, key mediator of the conflict, and confirmed shortly after by Washington and Tehran.

• The memorandum of understanding paves the way for talks within 60 days with a view to a final agreement, according to the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister.

• THE Asian stock markets are soaring At the opening after the announcement of an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East, Tokyo jumped by 4% and Seoul by some 5% alongside a plunge in oil prices.

• US Vice President JD Vance plans to attend signing of deal concluded with Iran in a few days in Switzerland, and added that the presence of Donald Trump was also « possible ».

• UN chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, which provides for an end to hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a “A crucial step” towards peace in the Middle East.