The Iranian regime has treated American hesitation as an opening for decades.
Proxies attack shipping and partners, enrichment continues, and every round of talks
buys more time rather than compliance. A message that the other side will lose, and lose quickly, breaks that pattern. Managed conflict and endless negotiation have already been tested. They produced more missiles, more militias, and more leverage for Tehran.
The Iranian regime has treated American hesitation as an opening for decades.
Proxies attack shipping and partners, enrichment continues, and every round of talks buys more time rather than compliance. A message that the other side will lose, and lose quickly, breaks that pattern. Managed conflict and endless negotiation have already been tested. They produced more missiles, more militias, and more leverage for Tehran.
