Iranians’ reaction after the announcement of ceasefire

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that it will pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia, while stressing the need for unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.“We welcome the ceasefire and hope it will bring lasting peace to West Asia. As we have consistently advocated in the past, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.“The conflict has already caused enormous suffering and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. We expect unhindered freedom of navigation and the global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz to continue,” it said.The statement came after Iran, the United States and Israel announced a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran indicating it would enter talks with Washington in Islamabad from Friday.us President donald trump Iran was initially said to have proposed a “feasible” 10-point plan, but later dismissed it as fraudulent without elaborating. Hours before the ceasefire announcement, Trump issued a dire warning, saying, “If Iran fails to agree to terms that include reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, an entire civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back.”In Israel, the Prime Minister benjamin netanyahuThe office said it supports Trump’s decision to pause strikes against Iran for two weeks. However, it was clarified that the moratorium does not extend to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, where more than 1,500 people have been killed.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be allowed under Iranian military management, although it was unclear whether Tehran would fully ease its control over the key waterway.The plan could allow both Iran and Oman to impose tariffs on ships passing through the strait, according to a regional official familiar with the talks. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Iran could use the funds for post-war reconstruction.Despite the ceasefire, major differences between Iran and the United States remain unresolved, including issues related to Tehran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and its regional proxy network, all of which Washington and Israel have cited as reasons to initiate military action.Iran has also set broad conditions for ending the conflict, including the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, lifting of sanctions and the release of its frozen assets.