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We won't try that until people who remember and are still angry about The Hostage Crisis (1979-80) die off, or at least aren't in positions of influence.

nobody is angry about the hostage crisis

Nah, better yet, send J.D.Vance and one or more of Trump's spawn over to negotiate with them, along with a collection of Trumps speeches to play to them. If that isn't punishment I don't know what is.

Better yet, the Viets became communist in name only and actually quite capitalist. Moreover, they don't like the Chinese in the north, their former ally in the war.

Wouldn't it be great if Iran becomes our friend and trade partner in two decades?

It would be actually be smart and net positive for Americans, if Iran became America's "greatest ally" in the region, instead of the other country.