SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive step towards peace.
In a post on X, Mirwaiz said the development highlights the importance of restraint and dialogue in resolving conflicts, asserting that peace ultimately prevails over confrontation.
The two week ceasefire announcement between Iran and the United States is a welcome step toward peace. It underscores restraint and dialogue takes precedence over confrontation for conflict resolution,and peace prevails over war.
The resilience and courage shown by the Iranian…
— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) April 8, 2026
He also praised the resilience of the Iranian people and leadership during the conflict and extended congratulations to Iran and all stakeholders, including Pakistan, for facilitating the ceasefire.
Expressing hope for the future, he said the development should pave the way for lasting stability and increased dialogue.
Notably, the United States and Iran have agreed to a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, with delegations from both sides scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Friday for their first direct diplomatic engagement.
