UN welcomes ceasefire between Iran and United States

Pars Today – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington following the U.S. withdrawal after 40 days of war against Iran.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, said in a statement: “The UN Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He calls on all parties involved in the current conflict in West Asia to fulfill their obligations under international law and to adhere to the terms of the ceasefire, in order to pave the way for a sustainable and comprehensive peace in the region.”

The spokesperson for the United Nations added that the Secretary-General emphasizes that ending hostilities is essential to protect civilian lives and reduce human suffering. Stéphane Dujarric further stated that the UN Secretary-General sincerely appreciates the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire, and that Jean Arnault, the Secretary-General’s envoy, is working to support efforts toward sustainable peace in the region.

Following 40 days of joint war by the United States and Israel against Iran, early Wednesday morning Tehran time (April 7, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time), the United States—accepting Iran’s conditions—announced that it had agreed to a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, aimed at conducting negotiations to end the war and achieve lasting peace with Iran.