{"id":1280,"date":"2026-04-08T04:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nayaujala.com\/english\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2026-04-08T04:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:25:52","slug":"un-secretary-general-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nayaujala.com\/english\/un-secretary-general-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Chief Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire; Commends Pakistan\u2019s Strategic Mediation for Regional Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres Hails US-Iran Ceasefire; Applauds Pakistan\u2019s Diplomatic Success<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has formally welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In a statement released shortly after the breakthrough, the UN chief expressed profound gratitude to Pakistan and other contributing nations for their pivotal role in mediating the truce.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nayaujala.com\/english\/us-iran-ceasefire-pakistan-mediation\/\">Pakistan Secures 14-Day US-Iran Ceasefire; Islamabad Set as Venue for Strategic Negotiations<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Call for Compliance and International Law<\/b> Secretary-General Guterres emphasized that this ceasefire is a critical window to alleviate human suffering. He urged both Washington and Tehran to exercise restraint and strictly adhere to their obligations under international law.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nayaujala.com\/english\/us-airforce-f15-crew-rescued-iran-clash\/\">US Rescues Second F-15 Crew Member in Iran After Military Skirmish<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">&#8220;The immediate suspension of hostilities is essential to reduce the hardships faced by the people in the region,&#8221; the Secretary-General stated, adding that the success of this window depends on both parties honoring the agreed-upon terms.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key Points from the UN Statement:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Recognition of Pakistan:<\/b> Explicit thanks to Islamabad for leading the mediation efforts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Strategic Imperative:<\/b> Urged the parties to use the 14-day period to lay the groundwork for a lasting peace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Humanitarian Focus:<\/b> Highlighted the ceasefire as a necessary step to prevent further regional instability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pathway to Permanent Peace<\/b> The UN Chief\u2019s endorsement adds significant international legitimacy to the upcoming &#8220;Islamabad Dialogue&#8221; scheduled for April 10. Guterres reiterated that lasting peace in the Middle East requires a commitment to diplomatic frameworks over military escalation.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nayaujala.com\/english\/us-president-announced-ceasefire-iran-israel\/\">US President Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres Hails US-Iran Ceasefire; Applauds Pakistan\u2019s Diplomatic Success United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has formally welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. 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