*Breaking Down the 12-Day War, US Base Attacks, and the Geopolitical Chessboard* **The Ceasefire: What We Know** After 12 days of escalating strikes between Iran and Israel, a *tentative ceasefire* has been announced—but with both sides accusing the other of violations, the peace remains precarious. - **Key Terms**: The agreement, brokered indirectly via Oman and Qatar, halts direct missile attacks but leaves room for proxy conflicts. - **US Involvement**: Iran’s strikes on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar (a critical US military hub) complicated negotiations, with Washington pressuring both sides to de-escalate. - **Expert Insight**: *"This isn’t peace—it’s a timeout,"* says Dr. Amina Al-Mansoori, a Middle East analyst at the Atlantic Council. *"Without addressing Hezbollah or nuclear posturing, the next conflict is inevitable."* *Iran-Israel ceasefire, Al-Udeid attack, US bases in Qatar, Middle East esca...