London, April 8 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, while stressing the need to work towards a more long-lasting peace.

In a post on X, he 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."

Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas also said that the ceasefire was much-needed.

In a post on X, she said, "The U.S.-Iran agreement on a ceasefire is a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation. It creates a much-nee...