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Ex-Diplomat: In US-Iran Ceasefire, "All Parties Claim They Won"

Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar observes that in tentative agreements like the US-Iran ceasefire, all involved parties typically claim victory, though he asserts there are no real winners in war. Nepal has officially welcomed the two-week ceasefire as a constructive step towards de-escalation in West Asia and an opportunity for dialogue. However, Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon are threatening the fragile agreement, with Iran accusing the US and Israel of violating its terms. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the ceasefire did not include Hezbollah, vowing to continue strikes against the group.

Key Points: US-Iran Ceasefire: No Clear Winner, Says Former Diplomat

  • All sides claim victory in tentative deal
  • Nepal welcomes ceasefire as positive step
  • Israel's Lebanon ops threaten agreement
  • Iran accuses US-Israel of violating terms
  • Netanyahu insists ceasefire excluded Hezbollah
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"When there's tentative agreement, all parties claim they won": Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on US-Iran ceasefire

Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar analyzes the US-Iran temporary ceasefire, stating all sides claim victory while Nepal welcomes the de-escalation step.

"Whenever there is a tentative agreement, all the parties claim that they have won. - Ashok Sajjanhar"

New Delhi, April 9

Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said that "whenever there's a tentative agreement", all parties claim victory, which he said has happened in the US-Iran temporary ceasefire, while seeing no clear winner of the war.

Speaking with ANI, Ashok Sajjanhar said, "Whenever there is a tentative agreement, all the parties claim that they have won. Iran will claim that it has won. The United States has to claim that it has won, and Israel will claim it has won."

"All the parties who have been involved will definitely state that they have won. But I think it is for the international community, for the observers, for the analysts, for the commentators to see, actually, what the state of play is. As far as wars are concerned, there are no winners," he added.

Meanwhile, Nepal has welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreement, stating that it marks a constructive step towards de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and providing an opportunity for dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful resolution of differences.

"Nepal views this development as a positive step towards the promotion of peace and stability in the region while reiterating its consistent position in favour of the peaceful settlement of disputes. The Government also expresses its concern over the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of civilians," Nepal Government said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement, and Tehran also threatened to leave the negotiations talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who will lead Tehran's delegation for talks in Islamabad, has accused the Israeli side of violating the three key clauses of the 10-point proposal on which the temporary ceasefire was agreed to kickstart further negotiations. The three clauses that Ghalibaf accused the US-Iran of breaching include violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, violation of Iranian airspace and denial of Iran's right to enrich uranium.

On the other hand, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that the ceasefire in Lebanon was not included in the temporary ceasefire agreement.

"I insisted that the temporary ceasefire with Iran not include Hezbollah. And we continue to strike them forcefully. Today, we dealt Hezbollah the greatest blow it has suffered since the pagers. We attacked 100 targets in 10 minutes, in places that Hezbollah was certain were immune," Netanyahu said.

- ANI

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Priya S
A temporary ceasefire is better than no ceasefire, but with Netanyahu saying Lebanon wasn't included and Iran accusing them of violations... it seems very fragile. Hope our diplomats are closely engaged to protect Indian interests in the region.
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Rohit P
Interesting that Nepal issued a statement. Shows even smaller nations are worried about the spillover effects. The humanitarian point is crucial—so many Indian diaspora and workers are in the Gulf region. Their safety is paramount.
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Michael C
As an observer based in Delhi, I have to respectfully disagree with the former diplomat's "no winners" line. There is a clear loser: regional stability and the civilians caught in the middle. This 'victory' posturing delays real peace.
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Shreya B
Talks in Islamabad this weekend? That adds another layer. Hope Pakistan facilitates constructive dialogue and doesn't let its own tensions with India affect this critical process. The whole region needs this fire to be put out.
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Karthik V
The uranium enrichment clause is the real thorn. It's not just about this ceasefire, it's about the nuclear deal forever hanging in the balance. Global powers need a permanent solution, not just temporary pauses.

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