GCC, other Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement
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The GCC and other Middle East nations have welcomed the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US, urging negotiations for a permanent end to the war. The two-week ceasefire allows for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, with talks set to begin in Pakistan on Friday.
Iran and the US have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The truce came after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend attacks, subject to Tehran agreeing to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have welcomed the ceasefire, urging an end to attacks on countries in the region. Oman and Iraq have also expressed support for the ceasefire, calling for a permanent end to the war. The ceasefire allows for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which 20 percent of global oil flows. Talks are set to begin in Pakistan on Friday, with hopes pinned on a peace deal.
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