NEW YORK / WASHINGTON – The United Nations (UN) has cautiously welcomed the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as a critical diplomatic opening in one of the world’s most volatile theatres. The Secretary-General, through spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said he “welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran” and urged all parties to respect international law and the terms of the truce.
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He further stressed that “an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering,” underscoring the humanitarian cost of the conflict and the legal obligations of all parties under international law.
Iran’s 10 Point-Plan
The reported framework shaping the ceasefire talks includes:
- Coordinated passage through the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian forces
- Ending the war against all elements of the “axis of resistance”
- Withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from regional bases
- Safe transit protocol guaranteeing Iran’s dominance in Hormuz
- Full payment of Iran’s war damages
- Lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions
- Removal of Security Council and Board of Governors resolutions
- Release of all frozen Iranian assets abroad
- Ratification through a binding UN Security Council resolution
- Long-term diplomatic guarantees against renewed hostilities
The economic stakes remain enormous. Any settlement around Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes, has immediate consequences for energy prices, shipping insurance, and global inflation.
Democrats Still Want Trump Gone
Yet the ceasefire has not calmed Washington. House Democratic leaders issued a blistering response, stating:
“Donald Trump is completely unhinged… The House must come back into session immediately.”
They added:
“Gas prices are skyrocketing… billions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on a reckless war of choice.”
With calls for removal under the 25th Amendment still growing, the ceasefire may have paused missiles, but not the political firestorm in Washington.
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