West Asia: From Conflict to Ceasefire

 

By

Dr. Somita Chakraborty


After a short-term useless display of military might from both side, Iran and the US and its allies, mainly Israel, suddenly settled for a two-week ceasefire. Iran also agreed to allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Negotiated by Pakistan, the ceasefire is based on two different claims. Iran issued a 10-point claims, which includes, among other things, complete cessation of war in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen, asked for full commitment to lift sanctions on Iran, release of Iranian funds and frozen assets held by the US, and full payment of compensation for reconstruction costs to Iran.

Israel already denied extension of ceasefire in Lebanon. Moreover, US President Donald Trump said, US will put 50% tariff on those countries who supplied weapons to Iran and export goods to the USA.

Amid UN Security Council discussion on the West Asia crisis, Pakistan invited US-Iran delegations to Islamabad to settle the dispute.

India, in a statement, welcome the ceasefire and hope for a lasting peace in the region. India continuously advocated de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy for lasting peace. The MEA statement clearly stated that the conflict already caused problem for people, disrupted global energy and trade network. The statement argued for unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.

For detail

Statement on the recent development in West Asia

https://www.mea.gov.in/Speeches-Statements.htm?dtl/41028/Statement_on_the_recent_development_in_West_Asia

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84z6y3ke4o

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