While I agree with some of the arguments made in the article, I find two of its central assumptions highly problematic. First, the assumption that if Iran’s economic crisis continues to deepen, the regime will sooner or later be forced to compromise to avoid collapse, because the cost of continued resistance will outweigh the cost of compromise. While this possibility cannot be ruled out, the authors overlook the fact that the Iranian regime views this as an existential struggle. The prevailing assessment in Tehran is that yielding to American demands would pave the way for further demands, rather than necessarily bringing the war to an end. There is therefore a considerable possibility that the regime will instead choose to escalate the confrontation, as it has already done in recent weeks, in order to raise the costs for the U.S. and its allies and force Washington into another round of military confrontation, something the authors themselves argue against, potentially under even less favorable conditions for the United States. Second, the assumption that time is working primarily against Iran. This assumption largely stems from the authors’ tendency to assess the time factor mainly in economic terms. In doing so, however, they overlook several major problems associated with prolonging the current status quo, even if it remains economically sustainable for the U.S. In this context, I also believe they somewhat overestimate the global economy’s ability to withstand the consequences of the war over an extended period, particularly given that the continued and uninterrupted flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be fully guaranteed, not to mention the consequences of persistent shortages of refined petroleum products, fertilizers, and other essential commodities. Beyond that, there are three additional major concerns. The first is the political clock ticking toward the end of President Trump’s term and the uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy thereafter, particularly under the entirely plausible scenario in which Iran manages to withstand prolonged economic deterioration despite the deepening crisis. The second is Iran’s continued rebuilding of its strategic capabilities, particularly its missile arsenal, which could increase the costs for its adversaries in the event of another round of fighting in the future. And perhaps most importantly, there is the risk associated with Iran’s continued progress in its nuclear program under the current status quo.