The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to comply with international law and uphold the terms of the temporary agreement, reports Asian Lite News Desk
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that an immediate end to hostilities is vital to “protect the lives of people and alleviate human suffering” in the region. He praised countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire and highlighted the ongoing role of his Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, who is in West Asia supporting efforts toward lasting peace.
The statement followed US President Donald Trump’s conditional two-week pause in planned attacks, linked to reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came just 90 minutes before Trump’s self-imposed 8 pm EST deadline for Iran to reach an agreement, following intensive backchannel diplomacy.
Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the suspension would occur if Iran agreed to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.” He said the United States had received a “10-point proposal from Iran” that could serve as a workable basis for negotiations. Trump added that most points of prior contention had been resolved and the two-week pause would allow a definitive agreement to be finalized.
Iran has signaled tentative acceptance of the arrangement. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Tehran would halt operations if US strikes were suspended. He said that during the two-week period, safe passage through the strait would be coordinated with Iran’s Armed Forces while respecting technical limitations.
A White House official confirmed that Israel had agreed to the temporary ceasefire, though some details of its implementation remain unclear.
The two-week truce offers a window for diplomatic negotiations in a conflict that has heightened tensions across the Middle East and disrupted global energy supply routes. Guterres emphasized that compliance with international law by all parties is crucial to prevent escalation and safeguard civilians.
The UN chief called on nations involved to continue dialogue, protect human lives, and ensure the ceasefire develops into a sustainable peace framework for the region.
