German foreign minister welcomes ceasefire in Iran conflict

ReutersApr 8, 2026 5:48 AM

April 8 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire the U.S. and Iran agreed on Tuesday.

"I welcome the decision by the warring parties to agree to a ceasefire in the Iran war," the minister wrote on X.

"This must be the crucial first step towards lasting peace, for the consequences of the war continuing would be incalculable," he said.

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