US-Iran war LIVE: UAE intercepts fresh batch of missiles, first ships pass through Hormuz after truce

US Iran war LIVE updates: Maria Zakharova, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, said the US and Israel carried out “a one-track aggressive unprovoked attack” on Iran, which resulted in a “crushing defeat”. Meanwhile, India’s external affairs ministry said in a statement that New Delhi welcomes the ceasefire agreement. US, Iran accept ceasefire; White House says Israel agrees The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, less than an hour before Trump’s deadline to strike Iran was due to end. As part of the agreement, Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz for a limited period. The White House said Israel had also agreed to the ceasefire. The last-minute deal came after Trump said he had spoken to Pakistan’s leadership, who had called for a pause in hostilities. India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary truce would pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has consistently advocated for de-escalation, stressing that “dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict.” Talks to begin Friday in Islamabad Iran described the ceasefire as a success and said it would hold talks with Washington starting Friday in Pakistan, as part of efforts to end the conflict. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as a mediator, said Islamabad would host delegations from both countries for negotiations aimed at reaching a "conclusive agreement." Iran's supreme leader says ‘not the end of war’ Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered all military units to stop firing after Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the US, while indicating that the conflict may continue. In a statement aired on state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Khamenei said: “This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader's order and cease their fire.” Israel is still attacking Iran, military official says A military official said early Wednesday that Israel was continuing its attacks on Iran. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as per regulations, made the statement shortly after the White House said Israel had agreed to the terms of the two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Iraq's Islamic Resistance says suspending operations for two weeks The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed armed groups, said it would halt its operations in Iraq and other areas for two weeks, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The move follows the announcement of a two-week pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran.