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Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:

1. What is the current situation in the Middle East after Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel?
2. Why did Israel attack Iran, and why did Netanyahu agree to stop the attacks?
3. How has the Western media portrayed the conflict between Iran and Israel?
4. What are the implications of this conflict on Iran's nuclear program and its relationship with the IAEA?
5. How might this conflict reshape international relations, particularly with Russia, China, and Gulf Arab states?

Amb. Chas Freeman:

1. There is no formal ceasefire; instead, Iran offered a conditional halt to retaliation if Israel stopped attacking. Trump pressured Israel to accept it.
2. Israel attacked Iran because it saw an opportunity to weaken Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence. Netanyahu agreed to stop due to mounting Israeli casualties and military strain.
3. Western media has been pro-Israel, downplaying Israeli losses while exaggerating Iranian damage, distorting the true balance of harm.
4. Iran’s nuclear program was not destroyed—it dispersed its enriched uranium and retains scientific knowledge. Iran may now reject IAEA inspections due to distrust.
5. The war may push Iran closer to Russia and China for defense support. Gulf Arabs may align more with Iran against Israel, shifting regional alliances.

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