Bangladesh, April 10 -- The recently brokered de-escalation agreement between United States and Iran has brought a temporary pause to one of the most dangerous escalations in the Middle East in recent years.

At its core, the agreement seeks to stabilise global energy markets, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and prevent a direct war between two powerful adversaries.

However, while the framework appears comprehensive on the surface, its structural weaknesses suggest that this is not peace, but merely a fragile pause in hostilities.

The agreement's most immediate success lies in its economic impact. By ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant proportion of the world's oil supply passes, the deal has reduced...