A Secret Deal to Keep the Peace, For Now

Middle EastMon Jan 19 2026
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In a surprising turn of events, Israel and Iran have quietly agreed not to strike each other first. This deal, brokered by Russia, is not about making peace. It is about avoiding a big fight for now. Both countries are still ready for war. They are just taking a break to prepare. Russia played a big role in this deal. It is friends with both Israel and Iran. But Russia is not doing this to help them. It is doing this to help itself. Russia wants to keep its influence in the Middle East.
This secret deal might explain why the U. S. and Israel have been quiet lately. They have threatened to attack Iran before. But now, they are not talking about it as much. This does not mean they are friends with Iran. It just means they are being careful. The deal is very simple. Both countries said they would not attack first. There are no rules or timelines. It is just a promise. And promises can be broken easily. This deal is not about peace. It is about managing risk. Both countries are still ready for war. They are just waiting for the right time. The break is real. But the peace is not.
https://localnews.ai/article/a-secret-deal-to-keep-the-peace-for-now-9799a79c

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