What They’re Saying About the U.S.–Iran Talks—June 27, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Comments to Press
[In response to a question about whether there will be consequences for the Iranian regime’s violation of the ceasefire agreement]
“You'll find out. I don’t like the fact that they took a shot yesterday—actually four, we knocked down three—at a ship. . . . Will I respond? You’re going to find out.”
“Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio | Remarks
“Today is a good day in that we are happy to announce a framework agreement between the sovereign Government of Lebanon and of course the Government of Israel, with the mediation and support of the United States of America, that begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security. And that’s what these two nations deserve.”
“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast at the time of Iran’s attack. The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor. CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait. The U.S. military remains present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent | Press Interview
“The Iranians are masters of propaganda . . . The negotiating team is from the government, and they are playing to a hardline audience back in Tehran. Just like we have hardliners in our system, they have hardliners.”
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton | X
“Hezbollah savages have American blood on their hands. I applaud President Trump and @SecRubio for forging this important agreement that will restrain Iran’s terrorist proxy. Let me be clear: Tehran has no future in Lebanon.”
IRAN
Mohsen Rezaee, Senior IRGC Military Officer and Military Adviser to the Supreme Leader | X
“America, by supporting the actions of its proxy forces in the region, has violated the first article of the memorandum of understanding, and by continuing to create tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, has violated the fifth article. The response to the violation of any article of the memorandum of understanding will be swift and decisive.”
Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the Parliament’s National Security Commission | X
“The U.S. attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations once again. The failed U.S. President has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire. This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part. The blame game does not work anymore.”
ISRAEL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Speech
“We are breaking the Iranian diplomatic axis. We managed to reach this framework of understandings for a simple reason: because we struck Hezbollah hard. And Hezbollah, which expected help from Iran, didn’t get it.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Speech
“The Lebanese government still has more work to do, and it has already begun to act. That is no small thing. The very signing of this agreement is an extremely courageous step, because for the first time in decades they are essentially telling Hezbollah, and they are telling Iran: ‘Get out of here. We are making peace with Israel. Whether you like it or not, we want to make peace with the State of Israel.’”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Speech
“The Lebanese Armed Forces need to make changes within themselves. There are also jihadists inside that army. The Lebanese government knows it has to deal with this too. We will of course test this in practice.”
“Israel and Lebanon are choosing a path toward peace. The Iranian regime and Hezbollah are trying to hold Lebanon hostage to Iranian interests and prolong the conflict. Which side are you on?”
Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter | Remarks
“In my opening remarks four days ago, I expressed concern that this train was running off the tracks, that Iran and its proxies wanted a trainwreck. Well, with a lot of hard work under your leadership, Dan, together with Secretary Rubio and his entire staff—indefatigable team —we have put the train back on the tracks, and it’s running in the right direction. Final destination: peace between our two countries—real peace, where both countries will live in security; where Israel’s and Lebanon’s sovereignty will be respected, honored, and protected. In this performance-based trilateral framework agreement, Iran is out, Hizballah is out, and the road to peace between Israel and Lebanon is in. This would not have been possible without the resilience of the people of Israel, and especially the residents of our northern Galilee, who have remained resolute in the face of Hizballah terror.”
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir | Statement
“The agreement with Lebanon is a big mistake. I appealed to the Prime Minister this evening to hold a vote in the cabinet, and I've been fighting against this agreement for weeks. Yes, we are staying in most of the territory for now—but the State of Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah. Hezbollah ministers sit in the Lebanese government, and Lebanon cannot be trusted to take away Hezbollah’s weapons. I will demand a vote in the cabinet. Only IDF soldiers will destroy Hezbollah—no one else will do it for us.”
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid | X
“Two framework documents were signed this month. One between the US and Iran, the other between Israel and Lebanon. Each has its own problems, but now a new one has emerged: They pull in two opposite strategic directions. . . . The agreement with Lebanon attempts to turn off Hezbollah’s domestic tap. The agreement with Iran opens the economic tap of Hezbollah’s main financier (the secondary financier is drug trafficking). The agreement with Iran does not contain an explicit public clause prohibiting Iran from using economic relief, oil money, or frozen funds to finance, arm, or rebuild Hezbollah. In the agreement with Lebanon, Article 11 deals with reconstruction funds and Lebanese responsibility—not with the Iranian tap itself. . . . Let's not fool ourselves: the money has already started flowing again. Any economic relief or lifting of sanctions on Iran that does not include an explicit, enforceable, and supervised mechanism to prevent the transfer of funds to Hezbollah weakens and contradicts the commitment in the agreement with Lebanon. It is impossible to build an arrangement that obliges Lebanon to dry up Hezbollah, and at the same time sign an arrangement with Iran that increases the financing capacity of that very same Hezbollah.”
IRAN’S PROXIES
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem | Statement
“[The Israel-Lebanon agreement is] null and void . . . We did not leave the battlefield in the most difficult circumstances, and we will not leave it.”
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem | Statement
“Linking Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of the resistance crosses every red line and turns Lebanon into a pawn in the hands of the enemy.”
GULF STATES
Saudi Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks on Bahraini territories with several drones early this Saturday morning.”
UAE Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability.”
UAE Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by Lebanon and Israel regarding reaching a trilateral framework agreement, facilitated and supported by the United States, and commended the diplomatic efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump, and His Excellency Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, in facilitating this agreement. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed hope that this development will constitute a positive step toward fostering an environment conducive to regional stability, and affirmed the importance of continued effective international coordination to prevent further escalation and mitigate the humanitarian and security repercussions across the region. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the state of Lebanon and its support during this critical juncture, including its efforts to ensure that arms remain solely in the hands of the state and to dismantle terrorist organizations, noting that this represents a key step toward consolidating national security and stability.”
Anwar Gargash, Senior Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X
“In the communication received by His Highness [UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister] Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed from the Iranian Foreign Minister, the state's position was embodied with complete clarity and transparency, reflecting the UAE’s effective presence and influential weight in the equations of regional security and stability. For the call to diplomacy and dialogue is coupled with a firm and resolute political stance that affirms the necessity of an immediate cessation of hostile acts, respect for state sovereignty and good neighborliness, strict adherence to international law, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Yes to diplomacy and dialogue, within entrenched constants that preserve the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf for decades to come.”
Anwar Gargash, Senior Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X
“The framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, under American sponsorship, represents an important and positive step toward the state regaining its full sovereignty over its territories. The Lebanese have suffered for decades from the repercussions of others’ conflicts on their lands, and they have paid a heavy price. Entrenching the logic of the state and its sovereignty remains the true guarantee for Lebanon's stability and future.”
Qatari Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain with a number of drones, considering them a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a flagrant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need to spare the region the consequences of unjustified attacks, to continue on the path of dialogue and diplomacy, to reduce escalation, and to build on the gains achieved within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, in a way that contributes to consolidating security and stability both regionally and internationally.”
Omani Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Sultanate of Oman's condemnation of the military targeting that struck the lands of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, and affirms its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain in all that serves to safeguard its security, the safety of its territories, and the protection of its sovereignty. The Sultanate of Oman renews its complete rejection of all actions that undermine the security and stability of the region, calling for restraint and prioritizing the language of dialogue and diplomacy in support of ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace.”
Bahraini Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of the attack targeting its territory in the early hours of Saturday, June 27, 2026, using a number of Iranian drones. The ministry described the attack as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty, a blatant threat to the security of citizens and residents, and a serious breach of international norms and conventions prohibiting attacks on civilian objects and acts of terror against civilians. The ministry strongly condemned the reprehensible act of aggression, stressing that the Iranian regime's continued attacks, at a time when regional and international efforts are focused on de-escalation, place sole responsibility on Tehran for undermining peace efforts. The ministry said the attacks reflect a continued policy of destabilising security, exporting chaos, and eroding regional stability.”
Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry | Statement
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait's condemnation and strong denunciation of the reprehensible Iranian aggression against the territories of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain using a number of drones, in a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its lands, and a clear breach of the rules of international law and the United Nations Charter. The Ministry affirms that the continuation of these aggressions, amid regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and reducing tensions, represents a dangerous undermining of endeavors for peace and stability, and a threat to the security and stability of the region.”
PAKISTAN
“Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke to Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi @araghchi last night. DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play its constructive role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond. FM Araghchi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s continued support in advancing the peace process. He also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the safe and smooth repatraitaion of Iranian crew members and fishermen to their homeland.”
LEBANON
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam | X
“The ‘framework’ reached today with Israel under American sponsorship aims to achieve Israel’s withdrawal from all Lebanese territories, the restoration of the state’s sovereignty over them, and the return of their people to them. As for what is required of Lebanon within this ‘framework’—namely, extending the Lebanese state's authority through its armed forces over all its territories—it is nothing other than what the Lebanese had previously agreed upon in the Taif Accord, which is the agreement that Security Council Resolution 1701 reaffirmed the need to implement. Moreover, the ‘Declaration of Cessation of Hostile Operations’ for 2024, adopted by the previous government, in turn clearly stipulates in its preamble that only the legitimate forces are authorized to bear arms in Lebanon, and it specifies them exclusively. The ministerial statement of our government, which received parliament's confidence on its basis, has reaffirmed these national constants, in addition to emphasizing that the state alone is the holder of the decision on war and peace.”
Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh | Remarks
“The trilateral framework we sign today is a first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, securing a permanent and final cessation of hostilities, enabling our people to go back to their land, and allowing all Lebanese to live in peace, security, and prosperity.”
EUROPE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen | X
“I welcome the agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is a critical step away from escalation. Because there can be no peace in the Middle East with Lebanon in flames. . . . Key next steps are the disarmament of non-state groups and preserving Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. The EU stands ready to support this path to lasting regional stability, also with the continued delivery of much needed humanitarian aid with € 100 million mobilised for the displaced.”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul | X
“The agreement between #Israel and #Libanon offers hope. It strengthens the security of both states, relies on direct understanding, and opens the chance to resolve a decades-long conflict. I am very grateful to the #USA and @SecRubio for their mediation. Now it comes down to the implementation of the agreement. Germany will support this path. What is crucial is that #Libanon reliably enforces its state monopoly on the use of force. Equally important are clear security guarantees for #Israel. Only if all parties assume responsibility can this process lead to stability, security, and lasting peace. I appeal to all relevant actors, especially #Hisbollah, to now behave constructively.”
CANADA
Foreign Minister Anita Anand | X
“This morning, I spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, to reaffirm Canada’s solidarity with the people of Bahrain and condemn Iran’s unlawful violations of Bahrain’s sovereignty. Canada continues to call for a durable solution that advances peace and security in the region.”
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