Negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva briefly raised hopes, but within hours, tough “red lines” and political pressure pushed both sides back to the brink. With Israel demanding a hard deal, Iran flexing muscle in the Strait of Hormuz, and US warships moving in, the question now is simple: Is diplomacy failing and is war getting closer? Negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva briefly raised hopes, but within hours, tough “red lines” and political pressure pushed both sides back to the brink. With Israel demanding a hard deal, Iran flexing muscle in the Strait of Hormuz, and US warships moving in, the question now is simple: Is diplomacy failing and is war getting closer?