Will the US–Iran ceasefire hold? (opens in new tab)

Will the US–Iran ceasefire hold? Expert comment jon.wallace 22 June 2026 Both sides want to buy time. But other factors like midterm elections, Israel, and deep mistrust may intervene. Since the US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) ending the war, much discussion has centred on the simple question of who won. There is no clear-cut answer. Washington and Israel point to the penetration of Iranian air defences, the decapitation of parts of its leadership and the damage infli...