India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire: ‘Expect global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz’
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What Happened
India welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which began after six weeks of conflict in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs stated it expects unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and global commerce flow. The ceasefire came after Pakistan's mediation. Iran's Supreme Leader was killed February 28. Thousands died. The conflict disrupted energy supplies and trade routes.
Key Entities
IndiaUnited StatesIranMinistry of External AffairsStrait of HormuzDonald TrumpAyatollah Ali KhameneiPakistanField Marshal Asim Munir