World leaders and officials are sharply divided over the US-Iran two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday, with triumphant White House declarations clashing against blistering opposition rebukes at home and abroad.
Washington Claims The Win
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Operation Epic Fury “a victory for the United States,” praising President Donald Trump and the military for completing the mission in 38 days, ahead of schedule.
Trump himself described it as a “total and complete victory” and said Iran’s 10-point framework offers a “workable basis” for negotiations.
Global Leaders Rally Behind The Deal
European Council President António Costa welcomed the ceasefire, urging all parties to honor its terms for “sustainable peace” and thanking Pakistan for mediating.
I welcome the announcement by the United States and Iran of a two-week ceasefire. I urge all parties to uphold its terms in order to achieve sustainable peace in the region.The EU stands ready to support ongoing efforts and remains in close contact with its partners in the…
— António Costa (@eucopresident) April 8, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the truce “the right decision” to end the war and linked stability in the Strait of Hormuz to global economic pressures.
