Monday, July 13, 2026

UN appeals to U.S., Israel, Iran to uphold ceasefire

Mr Trump said on Truth Social that Iran’s 10-point plan provided a “workable basis” for negotiations.

• April 8, 2026
Trump, Pezeshkian, Netanyahu
Trump, Pezeshkian, Netanyahu

The United Nations has urged all parties to uphold the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

UN secretary general António Guterres “calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region”, his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said.

While welcoming the two-week truce, Mr Guterres “underscores that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering”, Mr Dujarric added.

Israel is also directly involved in the conflict alongside the United States and Iran.

Iran and the United States agreed to the ceasefire shortly before the expiry of an ultimatum set by U.S. President Donald Trump for 0000 GMT on Wednesday.

Mr Trump said on Truth Social that Iran’s 10-point plan provided a “workable basis” for negotiations.

(dpa/NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NationWide

NTAC deploys 28 TAC volunteers to Uganda to bridge educational gaps

Mr Yakub expressed satisfaction with the quality of Nigerian professionals selected for deployment to Uganda.

World

South African police arrest four over attempted murder

The suspects are expected to appear before the Virginia Magistrate’s Court soon, the police said.

Femi Gbajabiamila and Prince Adeyemi

Anti-Corruption

Gbajabiamila: I borrowed N400 million to buy appointment in Tinubu’s government, says Adeyemi

“I borrowed this money (N400 million),” Mr Adeyemi said when asked how he raised the funds.

Ibadan

Makinde seeks UN, global rights bodies’ probe of Oyo school abduction

Mr Makinde’s call on international organisations to probe the abduction came days after he linked the abduction to his 2027 presidential ambition.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

States

Makinde charges Oyo commissioners to stay committed as administration enters final lap

Mr Makinde urged government appointees to prioritise legacy over tenure, citing the late Obafemi Awolowo as an example.

Police Officer

States

Oyo police arrest man, recover pistol, drugs

The police said the investigation is ongoing, with efforts intensified to identify, track, and apprehend the fleeing suspects.