West Asia war: Sanjay Raut questions Centre's diplomacy after Pakistan's role in Iran-US ceasefire

Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut questioned central governments diplomacy over its alleged lack of role in the USIran ceasefireIn a post on the social media platform X Raut said that Pakistan had sent a message of peace to the world by helping stop the conflictRaut questioned why India often referred to by some leaders as a ldquoMahavishwagururdquo did not receive credit for the developmentHe claimed that the country had no role in the ceasefire processPakistan has given a message of peace to the world by stopping the war between Iran and America Why didnt our Mahavishwaguru get this credit Because Mahavishwaguru has no role There is a war going on in the world and our Mahavishwaguru was throwing bombs from his mouth athellipmdash Sanjay Raut rautsanjay61 April 8 2026Criticism of political focusThe Shiv Sena UBT leader further alleged that while global conflicts were ongoing political leaders in India were focused on domestic issuesHe accused them of making strong remarks against opponents in states such as West Bengal Assam Kerala and Tamil NaduIndia welcomes USIran ceasefireMeanwhile the Ministry of External Affairs MEA on Wednesday welcomed the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran expressing hope that it would lead to lasting peace in West AsiaIn an official statement the ministry stressed the importance of deescalation dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflictThe MEA noted that the conflict had caused significant suffering and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networksIn an official statement posted on X MEA emphasised the need to ensure uninterrupted navigation and smooth flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz a key global shipping routeStatement on the recent development in West Asia httpstcoWwFCi4kXHg pictwittercomwmsF4YUb7jmdash Randhir Jaiswal MEAIndia April 8 2026Trump announces ceasefireEarlier US President Donald Trump announced a twoweek suspension of military strikes on Iran describing it as a ldquodoublesided ceasefirerdquoHe said the decision was based on progress in negotiations and a proposal put forward by Iran that could lead to a longterm agreementPakistanrsquos role in mediationTrump said the decision followed discussions with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir who urged a pause in military action the ANI reportedThe ceasefire is also linked to Iran ensuring safe and open passage through the Strait of HormuzIran respondsIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran would halt its military operations if attacks against it stoppedHe added that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be allowed for two weeks in coordination with the countryrsquos armed forcesFurther negotiations are expected to take place in Islamabad with the Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the US side led by VicePresident JD VanceThe talks aim to reach a longterm agreement and reduce tensions in the regionIsrael to continue attacks in LebanonIsrael has supported US President Donald Trumprsquos decision to suspend military strikes against Iran for two weeks according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahursquos office reported the PTIThe pause is conditional on Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping attacks on the United States Israel and other countries in the regionThe statement said Israel supports US efforts to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear missile or terror threat to the region and beyondIt added that the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to these goals during upcoming negotiationswith ANI and PTI inputs