“This is the best moment for comprehensive peace efforts” in the Middle East: expert

The United States said on Tuesday it was “cautiously optimistic” about the prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza’s 14-month war, but acknowledged that similar hopes had been dashed before. Henri Barkey, a professor of international relations at Lehigh University, says that with Iran weakening and Russia largely withdrawing from the Middle East, this is the best time for comprehensive peace efforts in the region.



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