Can the Iran-US ceasefire produce a lasting deal?

Can the Iran-US ceasefire produce a lasting deal? Submitted by Shahir Shahidsaless on Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:08 With massive stakes on all sides, a key test will be whether Trump can force Israel to stop attacking Lebanon Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on 8 April 2026 (Kawnat Haju/AFP) Off The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US , which began on 8 April, marks both a diplomatic opening and a test to determine whether a lasting agreement can end this destructive war. US President Donald Trump, who launched the war alongside Israel , is now assessing whether Iran is prepared to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, restore oil flows, and ultimately reach an agreement that he can present as a face-saving victory.