UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire, which he said will bring “a moment of relief” to the region and beyond.

In a post on X, Starmer said, “I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world”.

“Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and re-open the Strait of Hormuz,” he added.