A negotiated US-Iran settlement is the right course; the strike-and-talk cycle must end in a deal
Claim
A negotiated settlement between Washington and Tehran is the only sustainable way to end the war and reopen Hormuz; mediation deserves support and the strike-and-talk cycle is costly for everyone.
Normative Conclusion
Settlement is the only exit
Keywords
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