the United States can achieve a negotiated settlement with Iran by pursuing a two-track approach: first, the U.S. should offer Iran incentives to come to the negotiating table, such as sanctions relief or security guarantees; and second, the U.S. should engage in sustained diplomacy with Iran, with a focus on building trust and finding common ground. Specifically, Jervis argues that the U.S. should focus on confidence-building measures, such as exchanging cultural and scientific delegations, as well as making concessions on issues that are not central to U.S. interests, such as Iran's peaceful nuclear program. Ultimately, Jervis believes that a negotiated settlement with Iran is possible, but that it will require both patience and flexibility on the part of the United States.
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