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The key strategic calculus involves Iran's responses: Iran is largely responding diplomatically, trying to buy time by appearing at negotiations without making meaningful concessions. The U.S., on its part, must decide whether to escalate with a military strike or continue economic sanctions, or possibly both simultaneously.
Diplomatic Dynamics and the Iran Negotiation Landscape
The ongoing U.S.-Iran talks, currently in their latest phase, further complicate these decisions. There's a concern that Iran might leverage negotiations to appear cooperative without real willingness to denuclearize, thus gaining strategic advantages and avoiding significant costs.