Pakistan, June 30 -- DUBAI - A week has passed since the United States brokered a fragile truce between Israel and Iran, putting an end to a 12-day conflict that had escalated tensions across the Middle East. While the ceasefire has held so far, many crucial questions remain unanswered-raising uncertainty about the long-term prospects of peace and regional stability.

The ceasefire followed a dramatic U.S. airstrike in which "bunker-busting" bombs were dropped on three key Iranian nuclear sites-Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump called the mission a success, saying the targets were "obliterated." However, early assessments suggest that although significant damage was done, the facilities were not completely destroyed. Acco...