Jeremy Scahill's observations about Iran's refusal to capitulate should remind policymakers that threats, sanctions, and military escalation rarely produce lasting peace. Decades of coercive policies have inflicted immense human suffering while failing to bring stability to the Middle East.
Any renewed conflict with Iran could jeopardize global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt the world economy, and place countless civilian lives at risk. History has repeatedly shown that diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law offer a far better path than another catastrophic war.
Iranians have already paid an enormous price, dating back to 1953, when Britain's MI6 and the U.S. CIA overthrew Iran's democratically elected government and installed the Shah, whose repressive rule fueled decades of instability and resentment.
The United States should pursue serious negotiations, reduce regional tensions, and encourage all parties to avoid actions that could ignite a wider conflict. Our leaders must choose dialogue over destruction and peace over escalation before another preventable tragedy unfolds.
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