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Saudi Arabia has welcomed the 2-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened, hoping that the ceasefire will lead to a comprehensive and sustainable peace. Earlier, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need for durable peace in the region and suggested that Iran’s 10-point proposal be implemented to transform it into a comprehensive peace agreement that would benefit not only Iran but also Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the ceasefire agreement will be a relief for the region and the world. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for full respect for the ceasefire conditions in the region. He welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, stating that Lebanon’s situation remains precarious and that the US and Iran should include Lebanon in the agreement.
It is worth mentioning that US President Donald Trump has accepted the 2-week ceasefire request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, and it is possible that Iran may not participate in the negotiations due to security reasons.
The global market has seen a decline in crude oil prices. According to the London International Market, the price of U.A.E crude oil has decreased by 21%. A high-ranking Iranian official stated that Iran can control the Strait of Hormuz and open it to limited traffic, starting from this Friday.
Israeli Army Chief General Aviv Kochavi stated that Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah positions in Lebanon without any compromise. The international community has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire agreement as a positive development, while the Austrian leadership has praised Pakistan’s role in this development. French newspapers have published reports on Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
The reports mentioned Field Marshal Asim Munir, DG ISI Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Vice Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s special role in the agreement. The European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell have issued separate statements.
The Chairman of the Kashmir Council AJK Ali Raza Syed stated that Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is commendable. He called it a significant and positive development. The United Arab Emirates stated that its air defense system has destroyed 17 ballistic missiles, while 35 drones were downed from the Iranian side. The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasized the need for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement without any possible provocation, conspiracy, or sabotage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the Iran ceasefire agreement and expressed his readiness to discuss a ceasefire with Russia. Since the announcement of the ceasefire, the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has decreased significantly. The Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, General Mark Milley, stated that the US and its allies have agreed to prevent any attacks on Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that this development can help reduce tensions in the region. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that ceasefire violations are affecting the spirit of the peace process. US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, and it is possible that Iran may not participate in the negotiations due to security reasons.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had a phone call with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. The global market has seen a decline in crude oil prices. According to the London International Market, the price of U.A.E crude oil has decreased by 21%.
The Islamabad administration has announced a public holiday on April 9 and 10. The wife of the late actor and former deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Poonam Kalyan, stated that their son Mark Shankar was just a toddler when he died in a fire in Singapore last year. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
