Iranians gather at Enqelab Square in Tehran after ceasefire announcement on April 8, 2026. Photo: AFP
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed the conflict into its sixth week on Wednesday, April 8, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place amid continued tensions and conflicting narratives from all sides. Security alerts and regional incidents continue to highlight the uncertainty surrounding the truce.
US President Donald Trump said Washington would assist in easing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and support Iran’s reconstruction, describing the development as a “big day for world peace”. He also suggested China may have played a role in bringing Iran to the negotiating table.
Meanwhile, Israel has backed the ceasefire with conditions, while Iranian officials continue to project their own narrative of success, underscoring the fragile and contested nature of the agreement.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran, in an advisory dated April 8, 2026, urged Indian nationals still in Iran to “expeditiously exit” the country in light of recent developments. It advised citizens to coordinate closely with the mission and use only the routes suggested by the embassy.
The advisory also cautioned nationals against approaching any international land border without prior consultation. The embassy has shared emergency contact numbers and an email helpline to assist citizens requiring urgent support.
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire marks a “big day for world peace”, adding that Iran is ready to move forward after weeks of conflict.
He said the United States would help ease traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, support reconstruction efforts, and ensure stability as the situation evolves.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement and stressed the need to sustain the truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran said its forces remain on high alert, warning that any misstep would trigger a strong response, underscoring the fragile nature of the ceasefire.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticised the ceasefire as a “political disaster”, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of strategic failure.
Bahrain said a fire at a facility following an Iranian attack was extinguished, with no injuries reported.
Trump said the US would help ease traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and support stability as the key global oil route reopens Iran insists US accepted its terms
The Consulate General of Iran to India said Tehran did not compromise, asserting Washington accepted its framework for the ceasefire.
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said the Emirates had “emerged victorious” despite seeking to avoid the conflict.
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