Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has stated that his country will take necessary steps to ensure the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. According to foreign media reports, Germany has welcomed the two-week temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran and appreciated Pakistan’s role in the agreement. The Chancellor emphasized that this ceasefire should be a crucial step towards lasting peace.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had requested a two-week extension of the deadline from US President Donald Trump in a dead-line call. He expressed gratitude to Pakistan for playing a role in the agreement and stated that the target for the coming days should be to ensure that the permanent elimination of war is ensured through diplomatic means. He further emphasized that Germany supports diplomatic efforts and is in close contact with the US and other partners.
US President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran would begin soon, and it was possible that Iran would not participate in the talks due to security reasons. The global market has seen a decline in the price of crude oil, with a 21% reduction in the price of U.A.E. crude oil as per the London International Market.
A senior Iranian official has stated that Iran can limit the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Fridays and Saturdays and open it on a limited scale. Israel’s Army Chief, General Eyal Zamir, stated that attacks on Hezbollah’s hideouts in Lebanon would continue without any ceasefire, and the agreement between the US and Iran on a two-week ceasefire has been welcomed as a positive development globally.
The leadership of Austria has also welcomed this development and appreciated Pakistan’s role in it. Various reports have been published in French newspapers regarding Pakistan’s role in the agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran. Some newspapers have mentioned the special role of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Lt. General Asim Malik, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European External Action Service, Josep Borrell, have issued separate statements. The Chairman of the Kashmir Council, Ali Reza Syed, stated that Pakistan’s role in the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is commendable and is a highly significant and positive development.
The United Arab Emirates has stated that its air defense has destroyed 17 ballistic missiles. According to the UAE Defense Ministry, Iran has fired 35 drones, which were destroyed. President Erdogan emphasized that the implementation of this agreement is inevitable without any possible provocation or conspiracy.
The President of Ukraine, Zelensky, has welcomed the ceasefire and expressed readiness to extend the ceasefire with Russia as well. Since the announcement of the ceasefire, there has been a decline in the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. According to J.D. Vance, the US and its allies have agreed to refrain from attacking Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that ceasefire violations are affecting the spirit of peace and tranquility. President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, and it is possible that Iran will not participate in the talks due to security reasons.
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, had a telephonic conversation with the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The global market has seen a decline in the price of crude oil, with a 21% reduction in the price of U.A.E. crude oil as per the London International Market.
The District Administration of Islamabad has announced a local holiday on April 9 and 10.
