On May 24, Iranians commemorate the liberation of Khorramshahr from Iraq in 1982, but this year’s celebrations are overshadowed by faltering peace negotiations with the US regarding Iran's nuclear program. Last-minute disagreements delayed a potential memorandum, highlighting the US's inability to achieve its objectives through military means. Critics, including both Democrats and Republican hawks, have raised concerns about President Donald Trump's negotiation tactics, suggesting that he has given Iran significant financial concessions without securing meaningful progress on nuclear issues. Ben Rhodes, a former foreign policy adviser, criticized the outcomes of military interventions, stating they have only empowered the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Meanwhile, Iran's leadership has rejected claims of agreeing to limits on uranium enrichment, insisting that discussions will occur within a 60-day timeframe. The situation complicates Israel's stance, as it seeks military operation permissions in Lebanon, which Iran opposes. The ongoing negotiations reflect a complex interplay of military and diplomatic strategies as both nations navigate their positions in a tense geopolitical landscape.