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In Iran, an Uneasy Calm Amid a Cease-Fire

09.04.2026
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After nearly six weeks of war in Iran, a fragile cease-fire is holding for now. But for people on the ground, the uncertainty is far from over. Jessica Mendoza speaks with a Tehran resident living through the strangeness of war and WSJ’s Jared Malsin unpacks the sticking points for achieving long-term peace.

Further Listening:

Will the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Hold?

Israel Wants "Decisive Victory" in Iran. Is It Succeeding?

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