India Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls For ‘Unimpeded Freedom Of Navigation’ Through Hormuz


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Last Updated:April 08, 2026, 13:55 IST India welcomed the ceasefire in West Asia and reiterated that dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation are essential to end the conflict. India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between Iran, the United States and Israel, reiterating its long-standing call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict in West Asia. In an official statement issued on April 8, 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.” LIVE Updates On The US-Iran War “As we have…