Oman welcomes 2-week ceasefire between Iran, US

Oman on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for intensified efforts to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict.

In a statement on Wednesday, Oman's Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for mediation efforts, particularly those led by Pakistan, as well as other parties working to end the war.

The ministry emphasized the importance of building on the ceasefire to address "the root causes of the crisis" and ensure a permanent end to hostilities in the region.

US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."

Regional escalations raged when Israel and the US launched an offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian authorities have not updated the toll in recent days.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.