Trump’s Ceasefire Warning: Can Israel and Iran Avoid Blowing the Peace Deal?

(SeaPRwire) –

By: Julian Holbrooke
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal is on thin ice. Israel’s recent strikes on Beirut’s Hezbollah targets have thrown a wrench in the works. Trump, eager for peace, has urged all parties to halt attacks. But Israel’s PM Netanyahu seems determined to defy him.

Officially, Israel claims the strikes were a response to Hezbollah’s attacks on northern Israel. However, the deal in its current form disappoints Israel. It has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan. The last Beirut strike escalated the Iran-Israel conflict.

Iran has threatened a military response. Mediators are pushing for a deal. Qatari mediators went to Tehran on Sunday. Pakistan’s PM said the deal would be signed on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign ministry said it could be in the coming days. But the deal doesn’t solve key issues like Iran’s nuclear program and frozen funds.

The geopolitical pendulum is swinging. The ceasefire deal’s success depends on Israel and Iran’s actions. If they can’t control their impulses, the region may remain in turmoil.
Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst contributing to major European daily newspapers.