Vietnam welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as step toward easing Middle East tensions

Hang described the deal as an important step toward easing tensions and restoring peace, stability, security, and safety in the Middle East.

“Vietnam called on the parties to continue exercising restraint, act responsibly, refrain from complicating the situation, and respect the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all countries,” the spokeswoman said.

Hang also stressed the need to ensure the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as the security and freedom of maritime navigation in the region, where the military conflict broke out on February 28 involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

She highlighted the importance of sustained dialogue to resolve differences through peaceful means, based on the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, for the benefit of all parties and for peace, stability, cooperation, and development at both regional and global levels.

Earlier on April 7 (U.S. time), U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before a deadline he had set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran if the demand was not met.

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” Trump wrote on social media Truth Social.

“This will be a double-sided ceasefire."

Explaining the reason for the decision, Trump said that the U.S. has "completed and exceeded all military objectives" and is very close to a decisive agreement on long-term peace with Iran, as well as peace in the Middle East.