US Diplomacy Prefers Perpetual Crisis Over Actual Peace
The drumbeat for war with Iran has a long history, conveniently ignored by mainstream media. Before the nuclear 'threat,' it was human rights, then alleged support for terrorism, then again 'nuclear ambitions.' This isn't diplomacy; it's a revolving door of pretexts for sanctions and potential conflict. Case in point: The 2015 JCPOA, lauded as a diplomatic breakthrough, was summarily abandoned by
the Trump administration in 2018, despite Iran's compliance, largely due to lobbying efforts by groups like AIPAC. One might wonder if the 'failure' of diplomacy is, in fact, the preferred outcome for some. How else can one explain the continuous escalation, the endless sanctions, and the ritualistic hand-wringing over Iran's regional influence, while simultaneously arming actors who destabilize
the region? It appears Washington's playbook for Iran hasn't changed since 'regime change' became a preferred foreign policy outcome in the early 2000s, turning every diplomatic opportunity into a performative spectacle rather than a genuine search for peace.