“Ceasefire is worth the risk”
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The U.S. and Iran have been strategic adversaries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with tensions escalating over Iran's nuclear program, regional influence, and control of vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire agreement would pause military hostilities but raises the central challenge of verification: how can either side trust the other to comply without robust inspection mechanisms? This debate reflects a fundamental tension in diplomacy—whether engaging with adversaries on imperfect terms is preferable to continued conflict.