Trump keeps negotiating while Iran plays the long game America keeps missing

The article reflects on the 1979 Iranian embassy seizure, which prompted the creation of CENTCOM, and contrasts it with current U.S.-Iran negotiations over a ceasefire, nuclear talks, and the Strait of Hormuz. It argues that Iran's 47-year strategy prioritizes survival through geopolitical patience, while U.S. efforts combining deterrence, sanctions, and military actions have failed to alter Iranian behavior.