Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:

1. What triggered the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12 days of conflict?
2. How do you assess Iran’s decision to halt hostilities, especially in light of regional and international reactions?
3. Can we expect a lasting ceasefire, or is this merely a temporary pause in ongoing tensions?
4. What strategic advantages did Iran gain from its military actions against Israel and U.S. bases?
5. How might these developments influence the broader regional balance of power and Arab states' positions?

Leith Marouf:

1. The ceasefire came after Iran inflicted significant damage on Israel and the U.S. realized it couldn’t defeat Iran without risking nuclear escalation.
2. Iran’s decision was strategic—to avoid triggering a nuclear response while continuing to weaken Israel economically and psychologically over time.
3. There is no formal ceasefire; hostilities have paused temporarily but will likely continue for at least another year.
4. Iran demonstrated its military capability, damaged Israel’s infrastructure, and exposed U.S. vulnerability, forcing a shift in Western calculations.
5. Arab regimes remain subservient to the West and Israel, but they may be pressured to distance themselves as Israel weakens and global opposition grows.

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