Not long ago, Americans were told that pressure on Iran was working — that for the first time in years, Tehran was feeling real constraints. Now, just as that pressure begins to show results, Washington is again considering a return to negotiations.
It’s a familiar cycle. And it’s one that has rarely ended in America’s favor.
For many Americans, Iran policy can feel distant, another foreign policy issue playing out thousands of miles away. But the consequences are real. U.S. troops in Iraq have faced attacks from Iranian-backed militias. Global energy markets react instantly to instability tied to Tehran’s actions. And every time Iran gains time or resources, the risks don’t stay in the region — they spread.
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That’s why the current push for negotiations should be approached with caution.
Iran’s leadership has not fundamentally changed its behavior. Since the 1980s, the
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