IRAN and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as announced by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, a move that has been welcomed worldwide.
The truce was announced less than two hours before a deadline set by Trump, and the two sides will hold negotiations in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. Trump said Tuesday that he has agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks”. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has promised safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire under “coordination” with Iranian armed forces, saying that Iran will cease “defensive operations” if attacks against it stop. The following remarks marked positive reactions worldwide.
The US-Iran ceasefire draws global praise. UN Secretary-General Guterres urged all parties to uphold international law and the truce for lasting peace, thanking Pakistan’s mediation. EU’s Kaja Kallas called it a “step back from the brink,” stressing Strait of Hormuz reopening for shipping and diplomacy.
Iraq, Tajikistan, Egypt, and South Korea echoed support, hailing de-escalation, regional stability, and navigation freedom. All nations hope the fragile pause sparks sustainable dialogue to resolve Middle East tensions and avert wider losses.
Xinhua
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