Iran-US Ceasefire Announcement Sparks Reaction from Gulf and Arab Nations

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A two-week ceasefire has been agreed upon between Iran and the United States, with both countries agreeing to suspend attacks. The truce was announced on Wednesday morning, following a statement from US President Donald Trump that he would suspend attacks, subject to Tehran’s agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s foreign ministry confirmed that safe passage through the strait will be possible for a period of two weeks, with coordination between the country’s armed forces. The announcement was met with celebrations across Iran and welcomed by world leaders, including those in the Gulf region.

The ceasefire comes after weeks-long fighting that had embroiled nearly the entire Middle East. Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets in GCC countries, while Gulf states alleged that these attacks targeted civilian infrastructure. Lebanon was also drawn into the conflict after Tehran-aligned Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel.

In response to the announcement, several countries in the region have expressed their support for the ceasefire. The Saudi foreign ministry welcomed the announcement and urged an end to attacks on countries in the region, with a call for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, hailed the UAE’s “triumph” in avoiding war.

Other countries in the region have also expressed their support for the ceasefire. Oman’s foreign ministry welcomed the announcement and called for intensified efforts to find solutions that can end the crisis from its roots. Iraq’s foreign ministry welcomed the ceasefire but emphasized the need for serious and sustainable dialogue between the US and Iran. The Egyptian foreign ministry saw the ceasefire as an opportunity for negotiations, diplomacy, and constructive dialogue.

Turkiye also welcomed the ceasefire and expressed support for talks between the US and Iran, with a focus on addressing legitimate security concerns of Gulf nations.

Source: Al Jazeera