Iran-US conflict newest: Trump claims ‘total victory’ after reaching two-week ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz | EUROtoday

Bahrain’s civil defence employees have extinguished a fireplace at a constructing following a “sinful Iranian aggression”, the house ministry stated.

It added that there have been no accidents.

Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens this morning, hours after the US and Iran stated they reached a two-week ceasefire within the conflict for negotiations.

It wasn’t clear from the ceasefire announcement when it will start, although Pakistan’s prime minister introduced it was “effective immediately”.

Governments throughout Asia are welcoming the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran.

Many Asian nations are reliant on oil and fuel imports by way of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has agreed to open up for transport as a part of the deal to halt US and Israeli airstrikes.

Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim stated the two-week ceasefire “augurs well for the restoration of peace and stability, not only to the region but also the rest of the world.”

Indonesia additionally welcomed the newest improvement as an effort to maintain the door open for diplomacy as a way to promote de-escalation.

Yvonne Mewengkang, spokesperson for Indonesia’s overseas affairs, stated: “The Indonesian government will always support any constructive diplomatic efforts, including those that have the potential to lead to a more permanent resolution, with the protection of civilians as our primary focus.”

South Korea’s overseas ministry praised mediation efforts by nations together with Pakistan and referred to as for a swift restoration of peace and stability within the Middle East.

It stated it expects the “prompt and safe” resumption of free passage by means of the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels, together with South Korean ships.

Japan’s chief cupboard secretary stated his nation “welcomes the announcement as a positive development. We hope they reach an agreement.”

Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens this morning, hours after the US and Iran stated they reached a two-week ceasefire within the conflict for negotiations.

It wasn’t instantly clear from the ceasefire announcement when it will start.

Iran has continued to fireplace missiles at Gulf Arab states and Israel because the ceasefire bulletins, in response to studies.

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain, reopened this morning after being shut for hours over attainable incoming fireplace from Iran.

The King Fahd Causeway Authority stated in its announcement on X that automobile visitors has resumed.

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres calls on all events “to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way towards a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region,” his spokesperson stated.

Guterres additionally calls on the events to adjust to their obligations beneath worldwide regulation, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated.

International regulation requires the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure.

“The secretary-general underscores that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering,” Dujarric stated.

Jean Arnault, the secretary-general’s private envoy, is within the area “to support efforts toward lasting peace,” the spokesperson added.

Lebanon’s well being ministry stated a minimum of eight folks had been killed and one other 22 folks had been wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Sidon in southern Lebanon.

The strike got here with out warning, and the Israeli army didn’t instantly specify who it was concentrating on.

At least 1,530 folks have been killed within the newest conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group, in response to studies.

Donald Trump, in a brand new put up on Truth Social, stated: “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!”

“The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made.

“Iran can begin the reconstruction course of. We’ll be loading up with provides of every kind, and simply “hangin’ around” as a way to ensure that every little thing goes nicely. I really feel assured that it’ll.”Just like we are experiencing in the US, this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!”

Donald Trump has claimed the US ​gained a “total ⁠and complete victory” ⁠after agreeing ​to a ⁠two-week ‌ceasefire take care of Iran.

“Total and ‌complete victory. ‌100 per cent. No ⁠question about it,” Trump advised AFP information company.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, stated in an announcement early this morning that it’ll halt its operations in Iraq and the area for 2 weeks.

The announcement got here hours after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed duty for dozens of assaults on US bases and different services within the nation in solidarity with Tehran because the conflict started.