UN Chief Antonio Guterres Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls On Parties To Comply With International Law
Published on: April 8, 2026, 11:42 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed a conditional two-week ceasefire announced by the US and Iran, urging adherence to international law. The pause, linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, follows backchannel talks. Iran signalled tentative acceptance, while the UN pushed for lasting peace to ease tensions and humanitarian concerns in West Asia.
