European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 15 June 2026 welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, calling for its swift and full implementation by all parties. In a statement, she stressed that the deal should allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and that freedom of navigation must be restored toll-free, describing this as essential for regional stability and the global economy.
Von der Leyen said the agreement opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and security in the Middle East and should end Iran's nuclear and ballistic programmes as well as its destabilising activities in the region. She also addressed the situation in Lebanon, stating that there can be no peace in the Middle East while Lebanon is in flames, and reiterated Europe's call on all parties to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity and implement a genuine ceasefire.
The President noted that G7 leaders will meet partners from the Gulf and the wider Middle East in Evian, and that Europe is ready to play its part. She drew a broader lesson from the crisis, arguing that energy dependencies have once again been weaponised. She called for diversifying supply routes and developing alternative export corridors to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a topic she said will be discussed at the Evian meeting.
The statement contains no concrete proposals, measurable objectives, or numerical targets. It is a declarative endorsement of the US-Iran agreement and a call for action on navigation rights, regional peace, and energy diversification. The policy orientation is conciliatory toward the agreement and assertive on the need for Iran to end its nuclear and ballistic programmes. The speech does not shift the status quo toward a more demanding approach but rather supports the diplomatic outcome.
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