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THE two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that began on April 7 gives Malaysia a moment to catch its breath – but we should not be under any illusions about the conflict or the strength of the peace.

This is a temporary pause, not a permanent solution. In the volatile landscape of Middle East diplomacy, a breathing space can vanish in a missile attack.

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