Ceasefires Are Only as Strong as the Trust They're Based On The latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon has resulted in a 45 day extension of the current ceasefire brokered by the United States.
This agreement may seem like progress in the region's long standing conflict, but it's essential to examine the underlying dynamics that led to this agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi bluntly stated that his country "cannot trust the Americans at all," setting a stark tone for any diplomatic efforts moving forward.