On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iran hit back with missiles and drones. The United States soon entered the fray, targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Twelve days later, a ceasefire was announced—which is anything but conclusive. What does this pause actually mean? Has a new strategic order emerged, or is this just an intermission in a longer, unresolved war? What does Washington, DC's intervention say about the limits of deterrence and the risk of wider escalation? And what are the stakes for West Asia—a region as fragile as it is geopolitically central? To explore these questions, Frontline is hosting a live webinar featuring senior journalist Amit Baruah in conversation with Kingshuk Chatterjee, historian at the University of Calcutta, and Bashir Ali Abbas, senior research associate at the Council for Strategic and Defence Research. Together, they’ll unpack the ceasefire’s broader implications—from Iran’s regional posture and proxy alliances to Israel’s military calculus and domestic politics. Also on the table is the question few are willing to confront: what space, if any, does this moment leave for Palestine? Is it being sidelined as a strategic inconvenience, or could this deadlock offer a new diplomatic opening? Join us on June 26 at 10:30 a.m. It’s free.