In a joint statement with leaders from France, the UK, and Italy, Merz highlighted the importance of ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open for free navigation, crucial for global oil and gas trade. He called for further negotiations to verify the cessation of Iran’s military nuclear program and to prevent regional aggression. The agreement, reached after extensive negotiations, includes a ceasefire across the region and aims to stabilize the global economy. Discussions on the implications of this agreement will continue at the upcoming G7 summit in France.