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Victory of Peace and Justice

 The President of the United States has proposed a ceasefire and the opening of negotiations hosted by Pakistan. This is an important development showing that after a period of intense tension, diplomacy is beginning to regain its place.

First observation: the generalized war that many feared did not occur. The conflict remained limited to the main belligerents. On one side were the allied countries — Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen — and on the other side the aggressor countries: the United States and Israel.

Second observation: the negotiations that are now resuming appear to be based on new foundations. They take into account the Iranian demands, particularly the guarantee that no future attacks will take place and the recognition of Iran’s right to possess all the means necessary to ensure its own defense.

These elements show that the situation is evolving in a direction different from what initially seemed likely. The logic of military confrontation is gradually giving way to negotiation and the search for balance.

This can therefore be seen as an important step forward: a victory for peace, and above all the hope for a just peace based on the recognition of the rights and aspirations of peoples.

Benyounès Saidi

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