Closing Bell Closing Bell Overtime: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff On Iran-Israel Ceasefire; Vanguard’s Second-Half Outlook 6/25/25
Jun 25, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions, Steve Witkoff, shares his expertise on the Iran-Israel ceasefire and discusses potential pathways to reduce conflict in the Middle East. He highlights how these diplomatic efforts could influence regional stability and economic growth. Witkoff also reflects on the wider geopolitical implications, including their relationship with the current dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The conversation is a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping global relationships and market conditions.
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Ceasefire Achieves Swift Resolution
- The U.S.-brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire aimed to end the conflict decisively within 12 days.
- It succeeded in limiting the war and offers a pathway to a comprehensive peace agreement.
Nuclear Program Severely Damaged
- U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear program, destroying key enrichment and weaponization facilities.
- Restoring Iran's nuclear program will take years, especially after bunker buster and missile attacks.
Advocating Non-Enrichable Nuclear Program
- A rebuilt civil nuclear program for Iran should be non-enrichable to prevent weaponization risks.
- Robust international observation, including from IAEA, will ensure peaceful nuclear activities.