In Iran, an Uneasy Calm Amid a Cease-Fire

Key Takeaways

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  A fragile cease-fire currently holds in Iran

  “A fragile cease-fire is holding for now.”

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  Tehran residents face deep and persistent uncertainty

  “For people on the ground, the uncertainty is far from over.”

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  Significant obstacles block a long-term peace deal

  “Jared Malsin unpacks the sticking points for achieving long-term peace.”

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  Iran endured six weeks of intense warfare

  “After nearly six weeks of war in Iran, a fragile cease-fire is holding.”

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  U.S. diplomacy remains central to maintaining peace

  “Will the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Hold?”

Episode Description

Get your tickets to our L.A. live show here!After nearly six weeks of war in Iran, a fragile cease-fire is holding for now. But for people on the ground, the uncertainty is far from over. Jessica Mendoza speaks with a Tehran resident living through the strangeness of war and WSJ’s Jared Malsin unpacks the sticking points for achieving long-term peace. Further Listening: - Will the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Hold? - Israel Wants "Decisive Victory" in Iran. Is It Succeeding? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices