Cyprus hails agreement to halt US-Iran war

Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Monday hailed the United States’ and Iran’s announcement of an agreement which will bring a halt to the war which broke out between the two countries in the spring.

“The agreement represents a critical step for sustained de-escalation across the region, including Lebanon, and for the restoration of freedom of navigation, and provides a renewed momentum towards a comprehensive negotiating framework for a lasting settlement of the nuclear issue and all other critical...