UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the progress in US-Iran peace talks, emphasizing the importance of reaching an agreement that ends hostilities in West Asia. In a post on X, he highlighted the necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional freedom of navigation, while firmly stating that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. Starmer assured that his government will work to protect British nationals from the ongoing regional tensions and collaborate with international partners to achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement. This call for diplomacy coincides with US President Donald Trump's announcement that a deal between Washington and Tehran is 'largely negotiated'. Reports suggest that a memorandum for a 60-day ceasefire is nearing completion, aiming to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of Iranian oil sales, which could ease global energy market pressures. The proposed agreement also includes a framework for negotiating the dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program.