Truce and consequences: a fragile ceasefire in Iran

24/06/2025 24 min
Truce and consequences: a fragile ceasefire in Iran

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Iran’s strikes both before and apparently after a ceasefire began seem to threaten peace. If it holds, what will that mean for Iran’s ambitions, and for the wider region? A meeting of NATO-country leaders seems precision-engineered to appease the alliance’s most fickle member. And why Germany is considering cancelling one of its many public holidays.Additional audio courtesy of Chatham House's “Independent Thinking” podcast.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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