A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to hold on Friday, despite the two sides exchanging strikes overnight. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD's Iran program, joins CBS News to discuss the current situation int he Middle East.
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Iran analyst on what could come next for the Middle East
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to hold on Friday, despite the two sides exchanging strikes overnight. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD's Iran program, joins CBS News to discuss the current situation int he Middle East.
Published June 19, 2026, 9:46 PM
Updated June 19, 2026, 9:58 PM4.8K
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