Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) questioned the outcome of the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire, asking what the United States achieved after nearly 40 days of conflict. Reacting to media reports of the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as part of the truce, Mr. Abdullah remarked that the passage was already “open and freely available” before the war began. Published – April 08, 2026 12:56 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation New Tamil play Mr. Stranger on the absence of work-life balance in today’s world This new dining hall in Bengaluru is all about hearty Karnataka fare