Will the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Hold?
Apr 08, 2026•19 min
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Episode description
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire. President Trump said the truce was conditional on Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz. WSJ’s Damian Paletta explains how the fragile cease-fire came together, why there are still many unanswered questions and what comes next. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Israel Wants "Decisive Victory" in Iran. Is It Succeeding?
- Iran Thinks It’s Winning the War
- The Escalating Crisis at the Strait of Hormuz
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