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Can the US-Iran ceasefire hold? | The Economist

The fragile ceasefire between America and Iran has faced its most serious challenge yet, after Iran and Israel exchanged missile and air strikes overnight. Gregg Carlstrom, The Economist’s Middle East correspondent, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, examine what triggered the latest escalation, why Lebanon remains central to the dispute and the implications for regional stability.
00:00 - How serious is the latest violation of the ceasefire?
01:24 - Why did Iran launch ballistic missiles at Israel?
04:38 - Could the conflict spread beyond Israel and Iran?
05:09 - What is Donald Trump's position?
06:17 - How fragile is the ceasefire now?
07:28 - Can America prevent a wider war?
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