GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – After more than a month of war, the United States, Iran, and Israel agreed late Tuesday to a two-week ceasefire, according to President Donald Trump. But with terms still unclear, uncertainty remains for families watching from afar.<\/p>\n
President Trump posted on Truth Social that the countries had agreed to the temporary pause. The ceasefire is intended to halt strikes while negotiators work to finalize an agreement.<\/p>\n
The ceasefire appears to be weak, with the Strait of Hormuz open for only a little while before closing again and attacks resuming in other countries.<\/p>\n
Dr. Jolly Khalilzadeh, an associate professor at East Carolina University, said his siblings still live in Iran and that the announcement brought immediate relief \u2014 followed quickly by concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was immediate relief, but the first thing that came to my mind is, OK \u2014 again, the second question, what\u2019s next?\u201d Khalilzadeh said.<\/p>\n
He said he supports efforts he believes could lead to the removal of Iran\u2019s current regime, but he does not believe war is the answer.<\/p>\n
Khalilzadeh said he hopes the ceasefire prevents further loss of life in the short term.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe in the short term we don\u2019t lose any souls in this fight,\u201d he said. \u201cBut what about long-term? 20 years from now, we are dealing with the same regime building the same atomic bomb that you were afraid of?\u201d<\/p>\n
The White House said Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump\u2019s son-in-law Jared Kushner will lead a negotiating team to Pakistan for talks with Iran on Saturday.<\/p>\n
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