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This report warns that if the West does not do its utmost to revive the diplomatic option in Iran by putting forward a meaningful and realistic offer, it runs the risk of cornering itself in a perilous war. As the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program edges closer to military confrontation, talks may be a way out but require mutual compromise and Western abandonment of the notion that a mix of threats and crippling sanctions will force Iran to back down. The report argues that constructive lessons could be learned from Turkey’s experience in engaging Iran.