The Gulf region has welcomed a two-week truce between Iran and the United States, halting a month of escalating violence and threats. This agreement, announced just before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump, requires the resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global oil transport. Gulf Cooperation Council nations express cautious optimism but stress the need for a permanent resolution to prevent ongoing Iranian influence over the strategic waterway.
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