Thursday - April 9, 2026
CSIS Issues Commentary: Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire - Issues to Watch
April 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program:

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The Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Issues to Watch

After over a month of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire is fragile, and many of the key factors that will determine its durability are unclear. Below . . .

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