Iran needs its peacemaker, not its hardliners

The world is watching a remarkable possibility emerge from one of the most dangerous geopolitical rivalries of the modern era: a potential US–Iran agreement that could ease regional tensions, reopen economic channels, reduce military escalation, and create a pathway away from perpetual confrontation. Yet as diplomats inch towards compromise, the greatest threat to the deal may not come from Washington, Tel Aviv, or any external adversary. It may come from Tehran itself. The backlash against Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reveals a timeless and tragic reality of international politics: diplomacy often collapses not because enemies refuse peace, but because domestic factions fear peace more than war. Across Tehran and Mashhad, protesters have reportedly denounced Araghchi as a traitor, demanding his […]