The Middle East has entered a precarious calm. On June 24, a ceasefire brokered by United States President Donald Trump brought a sudden halt to a week of escalating hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The missiles have stopped — for now — but the implications of what unfolded are still reverberating across the region, and far beyond it.

With bombing of Iran's nuclear sites, assumptions about American retreat have been shattered{ai:summary}A ceasefire mediated by President Trump has temporarily halted escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran as of June 24. While missile attacks have ceased, the consequences of the recent conflict continue to impact the Middle East and beyond. #foreignaffairs

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