World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: United States

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World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump. Negotiations to finalize a peace deal will begin on Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The truce will allow Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global oil supply. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for this decision, while stating that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon.

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