War Without End: The Futility of Escalation in Iran The latest diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a critical juncture, with Tehran accusing Washington of making excessive demands.
This accusation is rooted in a complex web of alliances and rivalries that has been fueled by a cycle of violence and recrimination between Iran and its adversaries.
The arrival in Tehran of Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has sparked hopes of a breakthrough, but these efforts are threatened by the prospect of fresh US military strikes against Iran.