SATISH SHARMA - not just Rotigraphy.: Any durable agreement with Iran will require economic compromise from the United States; there is no credible diplomatic path that avoids this reality.

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Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش

The United States faces a fundamental choice: either pursue a diplomatic settlement with Iran or prepare for a cycle of recurring confrontations in the Gulf.

The events of the past day once again demonstrate that, in the absence of an agreement, both sides can easily slide toward another round of escalation.

Unfortunately, there is little realistic prospect of an agreement that does not include meaningful economic relief for Iran at an early stage.

If the United States genuinely seeks a deal, it will have to engage with Iranian demands on sanctions relief. Regardless of how much pressure is applied, Tehran has consistently signaled that it will not abandon this position.

If Washington is unwilling to accept that reality, it should recognize the likely alternative: continued confrontations with Iran that could eventually spiral beyond anyone’s control and lead to military conflict under less favorable conditions.

Even a limited military campaign designed to weaken Iran would not fundamentally alter Tehran’s negotiating position. It has not happened in the past, and there is little reason to believe it would happen now. Iran emerges from the latest exchange of blows convinced that it can absorb pressure and respond to attacks.

Deterrence alone will not provide a lasting solution. Without an agreement, the current crisis is likely to reappear again and again. Any sustainable diplomatic framework will require addressing Iran’s demand for economic relief. Otherwise, another confrontation is not a question of if, but when.

The bottom line is that the challenge for U.S. is deciding whether they want to remain trapped in this cycle—or invest in a diplomatic path that, while imperfect, offers a chance to break it. Any durable agreement with Iran will require economic compromise from the United States; there is no credible diplomatic path that avoids this reality.

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Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawfal

 Trump didn’t want to strike Iran at first.

Then Hegseth and the Chief of Staff stepped in and convinced him.

He reportedly flipped and greenlit the response.

He listened to the team, then made the call.

Source: WSJ / Writers: Claudio, Daniel