NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says a tentative ceasefire deal negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump with Iran gives an opportunity to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon and to improve global security. Speaking in support of the agreement, Rutte characterizes the proposal as a “massive step forward,” noting that it is aimed at ending hostilities and creating conditions for broader stability. The Reuters? (not provided) sources agree that the deal also seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic shipping route in the region. Rutte adds that NATO allies are prepared to support the arrangement, framing it as a cooperative path that can reduce risks associated with Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The statements presented across the two outlets focus on Rutte’s assessment of the deal’s potential impacts—ceasing fighting, restoring access to the Strait of Hormuz, and creating leverage to ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons—rather than on detailed terms or timelines of the agreement.