After nearly two weeks of escalating conflict, the world stunned by the unexpected announcement of a ceasefire between two of the Middle East’s most volatile powers. The Israel-Iran ceasefire declared on June 23, 2025, by current U.S. President Donald Trump, was hailed as a “complete and total” cessation of hostilities following the so-called 12-Day War. But while this development has sparked hope across war-torn regions and financial markets alike, many remain skeptical. Could this fragile agreement really mean the end of another chapter in the Iran-Israel saga – or is it merely a pause in an ongoing shadow war? (Read more on how the U.S. bombing of Iran sparked fears…