António Guterres, the head of the United Nations, has welcomed a new agreement for a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
He said he hopes all sides involved in conflicts in the Middle East and Gulf regions will follow international law and respect the ceasefire. He stressed that it is important for countries to avoid violence and work towards peace.
Guterres also highlighted the need for cooperation between nations. He believes this short ceasefire could be a positive step toward reducing tensions between the US and Iran.
The UN chief urged all parties to support the agreement and work together to make it successful. He also encouraged them to take further steps to bring long-term peace and stability to the region.