Fragile Ceasefire in Iran Tested as US Talks and Airstrike Fallout Loom

In northwestern Iran, a tenuous ceasefire is giving the war-torn region a momentary reprieve, but its fragility is palpable. As almond trees bloom along highways reopened after weeks of bombardment, Iranians are cautiously returning to their homes. Yet, the uncertainty is inescapable. At the Turkish border, where a late winter snow blankets the landscape, travelers voice fears about what lies ahead. “The ceasefire won’t hold,” a young woman bluntly remarked, pointing to Tehran’s grip on the Stra