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Truce and consequences: a fragile ceasefire in Iran

The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence from The Economist
Episode • Jun 24 • 24m

Iran’s strikes both before and apparently after a ceasefire began seem to threaten peace. If it holds, what will that mean for Iran’s ambitions, and for the wider region? A meeting of NATO-country leaders seems precision-engineered to appease the alliance’s most fickle member. And why Germany is considering cancelling one of its many public holidays.


Additional audio courtesy of Chatham House's “Independent Thinking” podcast.


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