Why a Ceasefire That Lasts a Week May Be Worse Than No Ceasefire at All
The truce meant to end a four-month war between the US and Iran is already cracking, and the danger isn't just renewed fighting—it's that both sides now have a documented reason to distrust the next deal. When a ceasefire collapses this fast, it doesn't just reset the conflict; it poisons the credibility of every future agreement, making the war harder to end the second time around.
Bottom Line
A ceasefire that fails within a week does lasting damage beyond the immediate strikes: it teaches both sides that agreements are disposable and gives each a ready-made grievance to justify the next escalation. The fighting may or may not fully reignite, but the trust needed to end this war has already taken a hit that's harder to repair than any bombed radar site.