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Middle East war: ceasefire reactions Paris, France, April 8 (AFP) Apr 08, 2026 The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. Here are the some reactions from across the globe:
"The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran," his spokesperson said in a statement. He added that the UN chief "calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region."
"Australia wants to see the ceasefire upheld and a resolution to the conflict," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's office said in a statement. "We continue to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilian life," it added.
"While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days to secure a lasting ceasefire," Foreign Minister Winston Peters' spokesperson said. "In the coming days and weeks, New Zealand will stand in support of all efforts to bring about a lasting, durable end to this conflict," he added.
The world's fourth-largest economy is the fifth biggest importer of oil, with around 70 percent coming through the vital waterway before the war. "The most important thing is that concrete steps will be taken to de-escalate the situation, including ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara said. "We hope the final agreement will be reached through diplomacy at an early date."
The ministry "calls for building upon this positive step by launching serious and sustainable dialogue tracks that address the root causes of the disputes and strengthen mutual trust," it said on X.
"I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Sharif said on X. Israel said later, however, that the two-week ceasefire "does not include Lebanon." |
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