Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Amid Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, averting escalation just hours before Donald Trump’s deadline after six weeks of fierce conflict. This deal exposes the boundaries of aggressive rhetoric against global economic pressures. Yet regional fragility endures as Israel unleashes its heaviest strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, underscoring the tenuous nature of this de-escalation.