New Delhi, June 24 -- Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was unexpected but wise, as it could help avoid further conflict and economic fallout.

He added that the move may help control rising oil prices and inflation in the US, and could open the door to lasting peace in the Middle East.

Speaking to ANI, Robinder Sachdev said, "What he has done is unexpected... He took a wise step to stop or pause the war... Going ahead would have resulted in some casualties in Israel, but also in oil prices going up and inflation that Trump wants to keep low in America, because the trade tariffs he is imposing on various countries they are going to ...