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For nearly three decades, the United States has sought to impose its will on Iran and other nations by exploiting the unipolar world order that followed the Cold War. But that era is now over. The international landscape has shifted toward multipolarity, and in this new setting, if Washington wishes to survive without further trouble — especially given its mounting domestic challenges — it must learn to respect other nations and keep its hands off their natural resources.
Today, Iran has adopted every possible measure to safeguard its national interests, enduring pressure on multiple fronts but refusing to let anyone encroach upon its soil or resources. The United States should realize that any prospective deal with Iran cannot be shoved down its throat. Washington must accept Tehran as it is.
Still, in politics, no stance is ever final, and no enmity between nations is eternal. If a future agreement proves mutually beneficial, Iran will certainly accept it, as it did before, but it was the Americans who later backed out of that deal. Looking ahead, if circumstances change and US policymakers tone down their hostility, dialogue or cooperation could once again be on the table. For now, however, no such shift appears visible in Washington’s behavior.
Nevertheless, even amid hostilities, the two sides can find some common ground in certain spheres, as they previously did in the fight against terrorism. The United States would not have been able to eliminate the threat of ISIS in the region without Iran’s cooperation and that of its allies.