India Welcomes Two-Week US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges Openness of Strait of Hormuz

Following military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran, Iran controlled the Strait of Hormuz. However, with 20% of global oil and natural gas transported through this waterway, energy supplies worldwide began to experience shortages, and the civilian and economic problems of various countries emerged. The US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement today, and Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the key transport route, the Strait of Hormuz. India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement today, expressing its pleasure with this ceasefire agreement and hoping it will bring long-term peace to the Middle East. The Ministry of External Affairs stated: "We welcome the recent ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran and hope it will bring lasting peace to the Middle East." India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that, as has always been India's stance, de-escalating the situation and using dialogue and diplomacy are crucial for resolving this conflict soon. Furthermore, India's Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that this conflict has had a significant impact on global trade and energy supply. India urges all parties to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to ensure the free flow of energy-related resources and various goods. India's Ministry of External Affairs pointed out that this conflict has brought significant humanitarian and economic impacts, causing great suffering and disrupting global energy supply and trade networks. India hopes for unimpeded passage for ships in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate global trade. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the arteries of global energy transportation, located between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea. Approximately 20% of the world's oil and natural gas are transported through this waterway. For weeks, the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked, causing drastic fluctuations in the global energy market. (Editor: Xie Yixuan) 1150408