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America Has No Exit Strategy Because Iran Has No Incentive to Stop Fighting

Why Tehran may believe time and escalation strengthen its negotiating position.

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Mar 14, 2026
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The central assumption guiding much of the commentary on the current conflict is that Iran will eventually look for a way out.

That assumption may be wrong.

And if it is wrong, the United States has a …

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