Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, approximately forty days into the US-Israel military campaign against Iran, my colleagues and I at ORF Middle East offer our reactions to this new development.
Read our quick takes HERE.
Trump compounded his own difficulties by escalating his threats — warning of strikes on power plants, bridges, and ultimately suggesting targeting of the entire population, prompting fears of nuclear action across the region. He subsequently found a narrow exit, backing out of a corner he built himself, with Pakistan offering a diplomatic lifeline and, thereby, postponing the deadline on his threats.
– CLemens Chay
Dr. Clemens Chay 