In a dramatic de-escalation, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire this week – a move celebrated worldwide as diplomats rush to prevent full-scale conflict. The deal, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, came just hours before a military deadline and will see negotiations begin in Islamabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰.
⚡ Key details: Both nations pledged to halt attacks through April 22, with Iran ensuring safe passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called it "urgently needed" to protect civilians, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hailed it as a "step back from the brink."
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🌐 Middle East: Iraq and Egypt praised the truce as a foundation for lasting stability. Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty emphasized: "This gives diplomacy a chance."
🇰🇷 South Korea: Seoul welcomed restored shipping access through Hormuz, vital for global oil trade.
🇹🇯 Tajikistan: Urged all parties to seize this "window for comprehensive peace" in the volatile region.
With talks set to begin, the world watches to see if this fragile pause can evolve into lasting dialogue. As one European diplomat tweeted: 💬 "Time to swap missiles for memos."
