Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- The on-again, off-again US-Iran peace talks are essential for reversing decades of mutual retaliation between the US and Iran. 

These intermittent negotiations pause the cycle of tit-for-tat aggression, from 1979's hostage crisis to recent Strait of Hormuz blockades. By creating de-escalation windows, they prevent total war while addressing past errors like broken nuclear deals. 

This diplomatic rhythm acknowledges that immediate resolutions are unrealistic amid deep mistrust, allowing both sides to test goodwill without irreversible concessions. 

As of April 15, President Donald Trump affirmed that diplomacy, despite failing in Islamabad, can still be resurrected, signalling persistence over de...