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A fragile Iran peace follows a war without victors

Trump’s deal reflects the failure of the military option in Iran

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    • A gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – while talks begin over Iran’s nuclear programme – leaves a lot of room for disputes and misunderstandings.
    • A gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – while talks begin over Iran’s nuclear programme – leaves a lot of room for disputes and misunderstandings. PHOTO: EPA

    Gideon Rachman

    Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM

    WHAT better way to celebrate a peace deal than with a cage fight on the White House lawn?

    US President Donald Trump has always had a strong preference for performative conflict over prolonged violence. Now, he finally has his long-heralded agreement to end the war with Iran.

    But any peace is likely to be fragile. However Trump chooses to sell it, the deal that is scheduled to be signed in Geneva on Friday (Jun 19), is not a permanent settlement.

    IranStrait of HormuzUS-Middle East relationsDonald TrumpIsraelGeopolitics

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