'Terrified for Their Lives': University of Iowa Professor From Iran Shares Personal Toll of Conflict

'Terrified for their lives': University of Iowa professor from Iran shares personal toll of conflict

For University of Iowa English professor Kaveh Akbar, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran is personal. Now a bestselling author and poet, Akbar was born in Tehran and moved to the United States as a child.

Missiles Shatter Fragile Israel-Iran Truce Amid US Mediation

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to unravel Tuesday after Israel accused Tehran of violating the truce by launching missiles into its territory. Iran’s military denied any such action, though explosions echoed through northern Israel and two incoming missiles were reportedly intercepted. The ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump following escalating violence, was meant to halt nea…

Trump’s Fragile Peace Shattered: Iran–Israel Truce Breaks Wi

Trump’s Fragile Peace Shattered: Iran–Israel Truce Breaks Within Hours Introduction: The Calm Before the Storm Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump triumphantly announced a de-escalation deal between Iran and Israel, the hope for peace was violently disrupted. Explosions in Tehran, reportedly targeting sensitive locations including Evin Prison, shook the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Iranian outlets Mizan and Shargh confirme…

Will Israel and Iran Stop Fighting?

Will Israel and Iran stop fighting? | Inside Story For a region that's seen its fair share of instability, the conflict between Israel and Iran is threatening to create unprecedented chaos. US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, just hours after Iran launched missiles towards the US military base in Qatar. A ceasefire that is