UN chief welcomes extension of US-Iran ceasefire

Bangla Press Desk: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes Washington's extension of the ceasefire with Iran, said his spokesman on Tuesday.

"This is an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the United States. We encourage all parties to build on this momentum, refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire, and engage constructively in negotiations to reach a sustainable and lasting resolution," said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement.

The secretary-general fully supports Pakistan's efforts to facilitate further talks between the United States and Iran and hopes these efforts will contribute to creating conditions conducive to a comprehensive and durable resolution of the conflict, said the statement.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran -- with no set deadline