The 12-Day War is (seemingly) over

Ask Questions Later answers the key ones: Here's where we stand

After 12 days of intense bombardment, theatrical diplomacy, and unnerving brinkmanship, the Israel-Iran war appears to be over. Whether the ceasefire announced by Donald Trump in the early hours of Tuesday morning will hold remains to be seen, but for now, the missiles have stopped flying, and there could be great repercussions in the officing.

Here’s our survey of what each side accomplished, what comes next, and how much of this war was real — and how much was scripted.