Armenian PM welcomes U.S.-Iran peace agreement

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has welcomed a framework agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it will advance peace and stability in the Middle East. In a statement on social media, Pashinyan commended the mediation efforts of Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye, and other regional partners that helped facilitate the breakthrough. The Armenian government said it hopes the agreement will contribute to comprehensive and lasting peace across the region. The deal, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, includes an immediate cessation of hostilities and is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland this week.