The dust has barely settled after June's intense Israel-Iran conflict and a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. Against this tense backdrop, Beijing's 13th World Peace Forum became a critical stage for grappling with the Middle East's most urgent question: Can the US and Iran actually negotiate a "full peace deal" that brings lasting stability?
With the 2025 Global Peace Index revealing the world's steepest decline in peace since WWII, trust is scarce. Is genuine negotiation still possible? What kind of deal could realistically emerge from the current turmoil between Israel and Iran, and can it finally bring peace to a volatile region? In this video, we'll talk to some of the most renowned scholars and policymakers for some insights.
Reporter: Guo Zedong
Text: Guo Zedong
Video Script: Guo Zedong
Video: Deng Yingheng
Video Cover: Deng Yingheng
Editor: Yuan Zixiang, James, Shen He
