Trump Backs Down: Ceasefire with Iran – How Long Will It Last?

On April 7, Donald Trump openly threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization — only hours later, he unexpectedly announced a two-week ceasefire. What caused this sudden reversal, and why is an Iranian proposal now even being considered as a basis for a deal?

Human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the forces behind this agreement, the conditions on both sides, and why the ceasefire may be far more fragile than it appears.

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This video was produced by Reason2Resist and published on their YouTube channel on the 8th of April, 2026.

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ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS

Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reason2Resist with Dimitri Lascaris.