“US must lead Middle East diplomacy”
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The question of whether the US should directly broker ceasefires between Israel and Iran touches on a fundamental debate about American diplomatic power and Middle Eastern stability. Historically, the US has played a mediating role in regional conflicts, but direct involvement in Israeli-Iranian disputes is complicated by deep mutual hostility, competing regional interests, and the risk of being drawn into escalation. Recent developments—including US-brokered ceasefires in Lebanon and ongoing diplomatic efforts—have renewed discussion about whether American mediation can resolve the underlying tensions or whether it risks entangling the US in an intractable conflict.