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Ben Taliblau notes that the US’s diplomatic strategy is heavily influenced by political and domestic considerations. The US aims to avoid a direct military confrontation while attempting to enforce strict monitoring, verifiable compliance, and limits on Iran’s nuclear program. Should negotiations falter, the US’s readiness to pursue military options remains a key element of its strategic posture, with some analysts suggesting that the US may be subtly testing Iran’s responses to gauge its true intentions.