Finland Welcomes US-Iran Agreement, Urges Lasting Peace and Open Strait of Hormuz

Helsinki: Finnish President Alexander Stubb has welcomed the recently announced agreement between the United States and Iran, saying it could help pave the way toward ending the conflict and improving global economic stability.

The agreement, announced following nearly four months of fighting, includes provisions reportedly aimed at ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting the United States’ blockade of Iranian ports. The waterway is a critical global route for oil and gas shipments, making its status central to international energy security.

In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Stubb said he welcomed the development and praised mediators involved in the negotiations, including Pakistan and Qatar.

“This agreement paves the way for ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz, which will have a significant impact on the region and the global economy,” Stubb wrote, urging all parties to pursue a lasting settlement in line with international law.

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen also expressed support for the agreement, describing it as a potential foundation for a broader peace process in the Middle East. She said a permanent resolution would require sustained negotiations during the ceasefire period and emphasized that all parties have an interest in long-term stability.

Valtonen suggested the agreement could help create momentum toward a wider regional peace initiative and said Finland could contribute to such efforts if needed.

She also stressed the importance of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains permanently open, given its strategic importance to global trade and energy flows. However, she noted that Finland is unlikely to make any immediate decisions regarding participation in a potential mine clearance operation in the waterway in the coming weeks.

Speaking during an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg, Valtonen said she plans to discuss developments with her French counterpart regarding possible future maritime security efforts.

Finland has previously indicated willingness to support post-conflict security initiatives in the region, but officials say any involvement would depend on the evolution of the situation following a formal end to hostilities.