India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace and free Hormuz flow
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace and free Hormuz flow
M.U.H
08/04/202620
India has welcomed the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia.
In an official statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict.”
The statement highlighted the conflict’s impact on global trade and energy supply. India urged that the Strait of Hormuz remain open to ensure unhindered movement of goods and energy resources.
“The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz,” the MEA said.
India’s response reflects its long-standing policy of advocating dialogue and de-escalation to resolve regional conflicts. The MEA emphasised that diplomacy remains crucial in achieving early and sustainable peace in West Asia.
“Deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential,” the statement reiterated, underscoring India’s commitment to stability in the region.
This comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in planned military action against Iran, saying the strikes will be delayed for two weeks. The decision, shared on his Truth Social platform shortly before a previously indicated deadline, eased immediate concerns of rising tensions.
Trump described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire”, indicating that both the United States and Iran are expected to avoid hostile actions during this period.
According to the President, the decision followed Iran’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil transport and crucial for international energy supplies. Trump also said that the United States had already met its primary military objectives in Iran and had received a 10-point proposal from Tehran addressing the main sources of tension.
The development signals a possible shift towards negotiation, though it remains unclear how the situation will progress after the two-week pause.
India’s response reflects its long-standing policy of advocating dialogue and de-escalation to resolve regional conflicts. The MEA emphasised that diplomacy remains crucial in achieving early and sustainable peace in West Asia.
“Deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential,” the statement reiterated, underscoring India’s commitment to stability in the region.
