Hakan Fidan Welcomes Historic Peace Agreement Between Iran and USA

Official Stance of the Turkish Foreign Minister

Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, expressed his deep satisfaction in an official statement released today, Monday, June 15, 2026, regarding the agreement between Iran and the United States to end military hostilities. Fidan emphasized on his social media account that this agreement is a "very important stage on the path to establishing lasting peace and stability in the region" [1]. He noted that Turkey, under the leadership of President Erdogan, has provided extensive support and efforts from the beginning to advance this diplomatic process [3].

The Turkish Foreign Minister also stressed the need to continue supplementary talks with a constructive approach and called on all countries in the region to act with vigilance and responsibility to prevent any attempts to "sabotage" the implementation of this agreement [1][5].

Details of the Peace Agreement and End of Military Conflicts

This agreement, reached after more than 100 days of military conflict between Iran and US-led forces, includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon [2]. According to published reports, these conflicts, which began in late February 2026, caused heavy damage to the region's infrastructure. Now, with the official announcement by US President Donald Trump and officials in Tehran, the final signing ceremony of this peace treaty is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Switzerland [2][3].

One of the key clauses of this agreement is the immediate lifting of the naval blockade of Iran by the United States and the full, fee-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which plays a vital role in global energy supply [2][4].

The Role of Mediators and the Importance of Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

In his statement, Hakan Fidan specifically praised the mediating roles of Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was the first official to announce the reaching of this understanding after intensive indirect negotiations [2][5]. Turkey was also praised by both parties as one of the key players that consistently emphasized a diplomatic solution [3].

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20 percent of the world's crude oil passes, immediately showed its impact on global markets. Following the news of the agreement, Brent crude prices fell by more than 4 percent to approximately $83 per barrel, while stock indices in Asia saw a significant jump [2].

International Reactions and Economic Outlook

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the agreement as a "vital step" toward ending the crisis and thanked the diplomatic efforts of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in this path [4]. European countries (the E4 group) also supported the ceasefire in a joint statement, emphasizing the importance of returning to nuclear commitments and ensuring freedom of navigation [2].

Inside Turkey, in addition to Hakan Fidan, Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the news "the good tidings the world has long been waiting for" and expressed hope that this agreement would lead to a stable security environment in the Middle East [5]. Analysts believe that the successful implementation of this agreement could significantly contribute to the economic reconstruction of the region and the reduction of geopolitical tensions in 2026 [4].