United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomes a new peace deal between the United States and Iran. In his remarks, Guterres describes the agreement as a “critical step” toward achieving a peaceful settlement and toward ending the conflict between the two countries. The UN News report characterizes his reaction as supportive of efforts to de-escalate tensions and move toward broader efforts to resolve the underlying disputes. NDTV similarly reports that Guterres welcomed the deal, using the same “critical step” language and framing it as part of a pathway to a peaceful resolution. While the reports highlight the Secretary-General’s positive assessment of the agreement, they do not detail the specific provisions of the deal or outline immediate next steps. The coverage instead focuses on Guterres’ statement and its significance within the UN’s wider engagement on international peace and security, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran.