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Iraq Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges "Serious" Dialogue for Lasting Peace

Iraq has officially welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry stressed the importance of full commitment to the ceasefire to prevent renewed regional tensions. It called for building on this step with serious dialogue to tackle the underlying disputes. The development follows Iran's conditional agreement to cease military operations and a US suspension of its bombing campaign, facilitated by Pakistani diplomacy.

Key Points: Iraq Backs US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls for Sustainable Dialogue

  • Iraq supports ceasefire efforts
  • Calls for dialogue to build trust
  • Iran agrees to halt military ops if not attacked
  • US suspends bombing campaign for two weeks
  • Strait of Hormuz safe passage coordinated
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Iraq welcomes ceasefire announcement between US and Iran, calls for 'serious' dialogue

Iraq welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, urging serious dialogue to address root causes of disputes and ensure regional stability.

"launching serious and sustainable dialogue tracks that address the root causes of the disputes - Iraqi Foreign Ministry"

Baghdad, April 8

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq has "welcomed" the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran and called for launching "serious" and "sustainable" dialogue tracks to enhance mutual trust.

"While the Ministry affirms its support for any regional and international efforts that contribute to containing crises and promoting dialogue and diplomacy, it stresses the importance of full commitment to the ceasefire and refraining from any practices or escalations that could bring tension back to the regional scene," according to a statement by the Ministry.

"The ministry also calls for building on this positive step by launching serious and sustainable dialogue tracks that address the root causes of the disputes and enhance mutual trust," it added.

The Iranian side has accepted US President Donald Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage via the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, as well as a pause in military operations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted the Islamic Republic's response on X and said Iran would cease its military operations if it is was not attacked.

"On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers HE Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and HE Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region. In response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif in his tweet, and considering the request by the U.S. for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran's 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations. For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Araghchi wrote.

US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump, said that ten-point proposal will serve as ground to negotiate for a permanent deal, while reiterating that US has achieved most of its military objectives.

"Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE!" Trump said.

"The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate," he added.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see diplomacy working. Pakistan's role as a mediator is interesting, but the real test is whether both sides will stick to it. The two-week window is very short. Let's hope for a lasting solution, for the sake of all the people in the region.
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Aditya G
While the ceasefire is positive, I'm skeptical. We've seen this movie before. Both sides claim victory and then talks break down. The root causes need to be addressed, not just temporary pauses. India must continue its independent foreign policy and engage with all parties.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Mumbai with family in shipping, this news is a huge relief. The Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline. Any disruption sends shockwaves. Kudos to Iraq for pushing for serious dialogue. Stability there means stability for our economy here.
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Vikram M
The statement from Iraq is measured and sensible. They have suffered enough being in the middle of US-Iran tensions. A peaceful Gulf is in India's core interest. Our diaspora, energy security, and trade routes are all linked to that region. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
I appreciate the call for addressing "root causes." That's the key. Band-aid solutions won't work. Also, respectfully, the article feels a bit one-sided in portraying the US offer. The language from both sides seems more about saving face than genuine peace. The proof will be in the actions over the next 14 days.

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