Celebrations erupt across Kashmir after US-Iran ceasefire, locals call it a victory for Iran

Celebrations erupted in various parts of Kashmir following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran (Source: Photo by PTI)

Hundreds of people, particularly from Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on roads to mark the development (Source: Photo by PTI)

Crowds assembled in Srinagar localities such as Saidakadal and Zadibal, as well as in districts including Budgam, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Pulwama and Bandipora (Source: Photo by PTI)

People waved Iranian flags and expressed joy over the ceasefire announcement during the gatherings (Source: Photo by PTI)

Celebrations included bursting of crackers and distribution of traditional Kashmiri kehwa among participants (Source: Photo by PTI)

Participants described the ceasefire as a victory for Iran over the United States and Israel (Source: Photo by PTI)

Earlier, large-scale fundraisers were held in Kashmir in solidarity with Iran. People of the valley donated money and other valuables to help the people of Iran (Source: Photo by PTI)

Kashmir and Iran share deep-rooted cultural, linguistic, and religious ties, with Kashmir often called 'Iran-e-Sagheer' (Source: Photo by PTI)