A fragile ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Iran, just days after the United States intervened in the war by striking Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump is claiming credit, but journalist and Middle East politics expert Robin Wright writes, “the outcome of this war may be shaped more by Iran’s culture and politics than by the military prowess of its opponents.” We look at Iran’s and Israel’s end games and the implications here of U.S. involvement.
Israel and Iran Reach Tentative Ceasefire
Members of the public are seen during a gathering to honor Iran’s military forces, following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 24, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. (Majid Saeedi via Getty Images)
Guests:
Robin Wright, contributing writer, New Yorker; author, "Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East," among other books; Her most recent piece for the magazine is "Can Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iran’s Theocracy, Survive This War?"
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