An unstable truce in the Middle East
Iran has been severely degraded but for Trump there are lessons to learn
Iran has been severely degraded but for Trump there are lessons to learn

Israel and Iran remain bitter enemies so this is more likely to be a pause in the fighting than a lasting peace

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran will leave the Middle East in greater turmoil

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

Washington and Tehran blamed each other for sparking reciprocal attacks

Iran is reviewing a Washington-backed peace proposal while Trump says conflict will end if both sides strike agreement

Tehran has a strong incentive to keep the conflict going