Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Bowen reports that the ceasefire is a respite for civilians across the Middle East who have been under fire since the United States and Israel went to war against Iran on February 28. However, the ceasefire does not apply to the people of Lebanon, where Israel launched air strikes. J.D. Vance, the US Vice-President, described the ceasefire as a "fragile truce".
Both Iran and the US claim victory. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was a "capital V military victory" for the United States, "historic and overwhelming", and that "the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism proved utterly incapable of defending itself, its people or its territory". Iran's First Vice President Mohammed Reza Aref said on social media that "the world has welcomed a new centre of power, and the era of Iran has begun". Iran's ten-point plan includes recognition of Iran's military control of the Strait of Hormuz, a demand for reparations, the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets.
The two sides will travel to Islamabad to attempt to make a deal. During the ceasefire, Iran will allow ships to use the Strait of Hormuz, as long as...
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A ceasefire has been called between the US, Israel, and Iran - offering a much-needed break for civilians in the Middle East. With publicly declared positions far apart, the question is whether the respite will last.
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