Ceasefire on Thin Ice: What's at Stake in the US Iran Standoff The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is a tenuous peace that has yet to prove its durability.
President Trump's announcement that he would order American forces to hold off on attacks against Iran sent shockwaves through the international community, sparking questions about what this means for the region's future.
At the heart of the conflict are decades long tensions between Iran and its regional rivals, particularly Saudi Arabia.