How to End the Iran Crisis: Tehran Needs Positive Incentives, Not Just Pressure

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Peace talks between Iran and the U.S. broke down primarily due to disputes over Iran's nuclear energy program.
U.S. military actions and economic pressure have failed to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities; instead, they may strengthen Iran's resolve to seek a nuclear deterrent.
The 2015 JCPOA successfully limited Iran's nuclear program through diplomacy, but its collapse after the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 exposed structural weaknesses in the agreement.
Military strikes against Iran are ineffective in the long term, as they cannot erase nuclear knowledge and may empower hard-liners, leading to regional conflict and higher energy prices.
Future negotiations require technical expertise, an understanding of Iranian politics, and incentives like sanctions relief, rather than relying solely on pressure.
Any new deal must ensure mutual accountability, with durable economic commitments and technical guarantees to prevent unilateral withdrawal and build trust.
Diplomacy remains the only viable path to a peaceful Iranian nuclear program, and the international community must learn from past mistakes to secure a sustainable agreement.

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