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Resolving the Iran conflict demands a fundamental shift from short-term tactical retaliation to long-term strategic resolution . A continuous state of conflict—the " Forever War "—threatens a global "decay of the pattern" for all involved nations and is, from a geopolitical standpoint, an urgent crisis that requires a solution, not mere management. Image Credit: The Web The Inherent Cost of Prolonged Conflict An indefinite conflict is a progressive breakdown, leading to significant erosion across multiple domains: Economic Attrition : Sanctions continue to dismantle Iran's middle class, while the global economy suffers from volatile energy markets and a persistent " Risk Premium " on oil, impacting the West and the Middle East alike. The Vicious Loop of Hardened Impressions : Perpetual conflict fosters generations that only recognize " The Enemy ," hardening psychological barriers and making the achievement of lasting peace increasingly diffi...