Several leaders from the Middle East and Gulf states praised Sunday night's agreement reached by the United States and Iran.
"I have followed with interest the announcement of the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what it includes in terms of affirming a halt to military actions and escalation in the region, including Lebanon," said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a Monday afternoon statement posted to X/Twitter.
Aoun added that he appreciated Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon "look forward to these understandings being transformed into practical steps that put a definitive end to the cycle of violence, and establish a phase of stability, security, recovery, and reconstruction."
Qatari State Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi took to his X page to say that his country welcomes "the understanding reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which paves the way for a lasting cessation of military operations."
"We commend the constructive efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in facilitating this process, alongside the support of regional and international partners," he continued.
"Qatar reaffirms its steadfast commitment to peace and dialogue as the most effective means of resolving differences, in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and in support of international peace and security," the minister concluded.
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry released a statement on X welcoming the agreement and encouraging "all parties to engage in the forthcoming negotiations with a positive and constructive spirit," emphasizing their aim to rebuild and foster neighborliness and mutual respect in the region.
Turkish foreign minister hopes Iran deal will yield 'positive outcomes'
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a call on Monday that Turkey hoped further talks with the US would yield positive outcomes after a deal to halt the war, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
Fidan also warned against "provocations" that could derail the agreement and vowed that Turkey would continue supporting efforts for regional peace, the source said. Araghchi thanked Turkey for its efforts in the negotiation process, the source added.
Iraq also welcomed the US-Iran deal to end the war between the two countries, saying it will work to repair relations with countries impacted by the conflict.
Omani FM lauds agreement, thanking those who 'helped get it done'
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi praised the agreement, calling it a "timely win for diplomacy and common sense."
"The entire global community should welcome Iran-US understanding," Albusaidi wrote on Twitter/X. "Warm thanks to all who helped get it done."
'No deal is better than a bad deal'
Emirati author and political strategist Amjad Taha came out against the deal in a Monday Twitter/X post.
"I respect President Trump, but I trust the Iranian regime about as much as I TRUST a CROCODILE to BABYSIT," Taha wrote.
"Trump shouldn't play business with Middle Eastern politics," he added. "In the Middle East, it's soccer-football. Israel knows the pitch better. The Islamic regime in Iran treats every agreement like extra time, KEEP BREAKING the RULES and HOPE the REFEREE NEVER blows the final whistle."
"No deal is better than a bad deal," Taha concluded.