Trump's peace plan for Gaza stalls as Iran war grinds on

NPR | By Aya Batrawy,

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Published March 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM PDT

Gains made in Gaza ceasefire slide as Trump's attention turns to Iran war and Israel tightens its siege

Aya Batrawy

Aya Batrawy is an NPR International Correspondent. She leads NPR's Gulf bureau in Dubai.

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