Middle East war: ceasefire reactionsIranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AFP)PARIS — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. United NationsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire but urged all parties to work toward long-term peace in the Middle East. "The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran," his spokesperson said in a statement. PakistanPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere", including Lebanon.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2026 06:25 UTC