
Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
Trump and Netanyahu's plans for the Middle East risk a permacrisis amid rising tensions with Iran.

Iran and Israel have paused attacks, maintaining a fragile ceasefire since April 8. However, tensions are high as Trump warns Netanyahu against further strikes that could jeopardize the truce.
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Iran and Israel have paused tit-for-tat attacks against each other that had threatened to unravel the fragile ceasefire in place since April 8, but tensions remain high. Tehran has warned that fighting could resume if Israel continues with its attacks, including on Lebanon.
The ceasefire is also facing pressure from growing public disagreements between Israel and the United States. According to Axios, US President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be “careful” as continued strikes risk undermining the truce.
The Iranian parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said repeated Israeli violations showed there was no “genuine will to build trust”. He warned that the ceasefire remains brittle and could break.
Here is what’s happening:
Trump warned Netanyahu to be careful with continued strikes, as they risk undermining the fragile ceasefire.
The ceasefire has been in place since April 8.
Continued Israeli attacks could lead to the resumption of fighting, as warned by Iranian officials.

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