The US has extended a ceasefire with Iran, but tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as both sides continue naval blockades and seize vessels. Iranian officials have dismissed the move as a possible tactic to buy time, raising doubts about whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation.
DW speaks to historian Professor Kashani-Sabet and Middle East security expert Burcu Ozcelik about shifting power dynamics inside Iran, pressure on the Trump administration, the risks of renewed conflict and why the Strait of Hormuz has become a key battleground.
Chapters:
0:00 Ceasefire extended – but mistrust remains
0:25 Strait of Hormuz: Ships seized, tensions rising
0:56 Iran shows military strength at home
1:15 Why Trump changed course on Iran
2:56 Is diplomacy still possible?
5:16 How the ceasefire is seen inside Iran
6:45 Has Trump frozen the conflict?
8:10 Who is really in charge in Tehran?
11:15 Why the Strait of Hormuz matters most
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