"Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, a professor of international relations, describes the ceasefire as 'extremely precarious,' noting that ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Iranian actions in the Persian Gulf threaten its stability."
"Naghmeh Sohrabi, a professor of Middle East history, highlights the dire economic situation in Iran, stating, 'People are losing their jobs. People are losing their homes. Food prices are going up,' raising concerns about the country's future even if the ceasefire holds."
The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, facilitated by Pakistan, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel remains involved but continues its military actions in Lebanon. The agreement was finalized shortly before a U.S. deadline threatening severe consequences for Iran. Experts express concerns about the ceasefire's stability due to ongoing conflicts and economic hardships in Iran, which have led to protests and increased suffering among the population.
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