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UN Secretary-General Hails Extension of US-Iran Truce
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has endorsed Washington's decision to prolong its ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman announced Tuesday, calling the move a pivotal opening for diplomacy.
"This is an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the United States," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
The endorsement followed Trump's announcement that the ceasefire — originally due to expire Wednesday — would be extended at Pakistan's request, giving Tehran room to craft a unified response ahead of renewed negotiations.
Dujarric urged all parties to avoid actions that could destabilize the truce and called for constructive engagement toward what he described as "a sustainable and lasting" resolution. He further noted that Guterres fully backs Pakistan's mediating role, expressing hope the diplomatic push would lay the groundwork for "a comprehensive and durable resolution" to the conflict.
The development came as a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance had been expected to travel to Islamabad for a second round of direct talks with Iran — a trip that was ultimately delayed. An earlier round of high-level engagement in Pakistan this month concluded without a breakthrough.
"This is an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the United States," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
The endorsement followed Trump's announcement that the ceasefire — originally due to expire Wednesday — would be extended at Pakistan's request, giving Tehran room to craft a unified response ahead of renewed negotiations.
Dujarric urged all parties to avoid actions that could destabilize the truce and called for constructive engagement toward what he described as "a sustainable and lasting" resolution. He further noted that Guterres fully backs Pakistan's mediating role, expressing hope the diplomatic push would lay the groundwork for "a comprehensive and durable resolution" to the conflict.
The development came as a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance had been expected to travel to Islamabad for a second round of direct talks with Iran — a trip that was ultimately delayed. An earlier round of high-level engagement in Pakistan this month concluded without a breakthrough.
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