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Experts on US-Iran ceasefire: Turning point or temporary buffer?

CGTN · · 1380 words · By Chen Qiaoshen; CGTN
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The article reports on a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, noting that negotiations are set to continue in Pakistan. Experts cited, including Wang Jin and Sun Taiyi, suggest the ceasefire is a strategic pause driven by domestic political constraints in both nations rather than a sign of imminent peace. The analysis details that the arrangement suggests a managed passage regime for the Strait of Hormuz rather than a return to pre-conflict status.

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“Iranians hold national flags as they gather in Tehran's Revolution Square after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 millio…
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“Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump and will hold negotiations in Pakistan.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout both of his presidencies, U.S. president Donald Trump has expressed a desire to expand the United States' territory and influence through both land purchases and military means. Trump first…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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“The ceasefire came shortly before Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or the "whole civilization will die tonight."”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
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“Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran will cease "defensive operations" if attacks against it stop.”
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“Araghchi also promised safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire under "coordination" with Iranian armed forces, saying that Iran will hold negotiations with the US side in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad.”
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“In an interview with CGTN, Wang Jin, director of the Center for Strategic Studies at Northwest University in China, said ending the war is the real objective for both Iran and the US, and negotiations are merely a pretext.”
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“Sun Taiyi, associate professor of political science at Christopher Newport University in the United States, told CGTN that the most immediate trigger of this ceasefire is political rather than purely military, and more fundamental driver lies in domestic political constraints.”
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“Wang said for Iran, the negotiations are being led by its government, spearheaded by the Iranian president and foreign minister.”
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“Wang, adding that sustained military investment in the conflict has pushed Washington to pursue talks.”
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“Sun said the most immediate trigger is political rather than purely military.”
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“Trump had significantly escalated his rhetoric in the final days, including references to potentially "destroying an entire civilization."”
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“The ceasefire, therefore, functions as a strategic off-ramp – a way to recalibrate without openly admitting failure, he said, adding that meanwhile, there was indeed some degree of international mediation in the background, with actors such as Pakistan and China facilitating indirect communication.”
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“Crucially, the timing coincides with the April 15 tax filing deadline in the United States – a moment when public attention shifts intensely toward personal finances and economic performance.”
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“CNN, citing Iranian official messaging – particularly from the Supreme National Security Council – reported a maximalist version in which Iran claimed sweeping gains: control over the Strait of Hormuz, continued uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, compensation and even a reduction of US regional presence.”
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“The Trump administration quickly rejected this framing and instead pointed to more moderate statements from Iran's foreign minister.”
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“Trump said the reason for doing so is that the US has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is very far along with a definitive agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran and in the Middle East.”
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“Iran stressed that the temporary ceasefire does not mean an end to war, which depends on pending negotiations on details of its 10-point plan.”
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“Wang said the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the pre-conflict status quo, adding that Iran is certain to retain dominance over the strait and that the US side may issue criticism or file complaints but will be unable to alter the reality.”
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“Wang said that the two sides will not reach any binding agreement on this issue in their core negotiations.”
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“Sun said what we are likely to see is not a fully open strait, but a conditionally open and highly managed one.”
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“Sun said that the eventual equilibrium, if one emerges, is more likely to resemble a managed passage regime rather than a return to pre-war openness, with the rules of transit remaining a persistent source of friction.”
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“Sun said this two-week window looks more like a temporary buffer than a true turning point.”
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