By: Jila Andalib, IT Specialist & Iran Political and Human Rights Analyst
(Published in Hartford Courant)
The bombs have stopped—for now. After twelve days of missile strikes, air raids, and near-regional catastrophe, a ceasefire has taken hold between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The streets of Tehran are quieter. The skies over Iraq and the Gulf are momentarily clear. World markets have breathed a sigh of relief. But let’s be absolutely clear: this is not peace. It is a pause. And in that pause lies a critical choice. Read More