Must Convert Iran-US Ceasefire Into Credible, Structured Peace Process: J&K Congress

SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the pause must be converted into a credible and structured peace process.
“I welcome the ceasefire between Iran and the US as a prudent and timely step towards restoring stability in an increasingly fragile global environment,” Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra said in a statement here.
He said the ceasefire reflects a growing global realisation that sustainable peace cannot emerge from prolonged escalation, but from balanced engagement that respects sovereignty, acknowledges legitimate concerns, and preserves dignity.
“I strongly emphasise that the international community must now convert this pause into a credible and structured peace process, where dialogue replaces distrust, and stability is pursued without compromising fundamental principles,” he said.
Karra said the 40-day course of this confrontation carries a striking historical parallel to the Battle of Khaybar, referring to the early war between Muslims of Medina and the Jews in 628 AD.
“The Battle of Khaybar also took 40 days, symbolising endurance, strategic patience, and clarity of purpose in the face of sustained pressure. Such moments remind us that lasting influence is shaped not merely by force, but by the ability to remain composed while firmly holding one’s ground. The message from these 40 days is unmistakable: restraint, backed by resolve, ultimately shapes the pathway to peace,” he said. (Agencies)