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The only off-ramp to the Iran War is to negotiate a deal with the Irani...

John Mearsheimer: The only off-ramp to the Iran War is to negotiate a deal with the Iranians. Published May 19, 2026. Status: Evidence review. This stored outc...

Actor: John Mearsheimer
Topic: Politics
Status: Evidence review
Published: May 19, 2026

The only off-ramp to the Iran War is to negotiate a deal with the Iranians.

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This stored outcome is excluded from public accuracy until auditable verification evidence is available.

Verification rule: Event occurs: The Iran War is resolved (meaning the US achieves its strategic objectives or formally withdraws from the conflict), and this resolution is achieved solely through a negotiated deal with Iran.; window 2026-05-19 to open

Verification criteria: The Iran War is resolved (meaning the US achieves its strategic objectives or formally withdraws from the conflict), and this resolution is achieved solely through a negotiated deal with Iran.

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