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Vermont Rep. Balint Calls Iran War Ceasefire 'Shaky'
Balint expresses concerns over shifting U.S. objectives and ongoing violence between Iran and Israel.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:10am
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The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran leaves the future of regional stability in the Middle East uncertain.Burlington TodayVermont Congresswoman Becca Balint has expressed doubts about the stability of the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stating that the basis for the war and the ceasefire appears 'shaky.' Balint cited the changing objectives outlined by the President as well as the continued hostilities between Iran and Israel as reasons for her concerns.
Why it matters
The war between the U.S. and Iran and the subsequent ceasefire deal have been major foreign policy issues with significant implications for global stability and security. Balint's comments raise questions about the durability of the ceasefire and whether the underlying issues driving the conflict have truly been resolved.
The details
Balint's comments come as the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran appeared to be on shaky ground, with Iran closing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Balint expressed concern over the shifting objectives outlined by the President regarding the reasons for U.S. involvement, stating that it 'feels very precarious' given the ongoing violence between Iran and Israel.
- The ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran was announced on April 8, 2026.
The players
Becca Balint
A Democratic Congresswoman representing Vermont's at-large congressional district.
What they’re saying
“'When you look at what the president has said about what his objectives are, they change sometimes by the day about what his reasons for why we're there. And it feels very precarious because you still have Iran and Israel bombing each other. There is not peace in the Middle East right now.'”
— Becca Balint, U.S. Representative
What’s next
Balint is scheduled to discuss the ceasefire deal and her concerns in more detail during an upcoming episode of 'You Can Quote Me' on WCAX, which will stream on Friday at 7 p.m. and air on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
The takeaway
Balint's comments highlight the ongoing uncertainty and instability surrounding the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, raising questions about the long-term viability of the agreement and the broader implications for regional security in the Middle East.
