Ceasefire Won't End Iran War: Expert Warns Tehran's Proxies Could Prolong Conflict

• Geopolitical expert Henri J. Barkey warns a ceasefire may not end the US-Israel-Iran conflict due to Tehran's network of proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis.
• Barkey suggests the Trump administration miscalculated Iran's resilience, expecting a quick collapse after initial strikes.
• Instability in Iran's Kurdish regions and Balochistan could reshape internal politics post-war, while Gulf disruptions threaten wider West Asia crisis.
• Iran demands US guarantees against further aggression for a ceasefire, but enforcing it is complex due to proxy actions and Strait of Hormuz risks.
• Despite no regime change, the conflict has caused considerable damage to Iran, pushing back its progress by years, according to Barkey.