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    The idea of peacekeepers in this case is less of a UN mission to actually prevent internal conflict, and more that if you have a bunch of foreign soldiers there then other countries might want to avoid attacking because accidentally killing them could bring you into a war with these larger countries. Of course, the issue there is that most of the countries willing to give Iran weapons to fight the US are likely a lot less inclined to do anything which might get them involved in an actual war with the US. Commented Apr 8 at 12:24
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    Didn't downvote, but this seems far from certain to me and really needs some sources. I'm somewhat doubtful that Iran would welcome the optics of needing foreign troops on its soil to protect it. Commented Apr 8 at 14:29
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    @user111403 Yes. I added a disclaimer that this is speculative, right now. Commented Apr 8 at 16:09
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    @Obie2.0 I think the opposite actually. Fire and brimstone ("a civilization will die tonight") would a) either not be enough to get Iran's govt to back down now or b) would unequivocally be a war crime if it was enough (like all the morons suggesting tac nukes, as an extreme example). Which might get Congress to act. So, given that a) would not work and b) would be too much for everyone, he came to the conclusion that, at least in the immediate moment, military means would not work. So he could not quite deliver on his ultimatum so kick the bucket down the line. And call it a win. Commented Apr 8 at 20:13
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    @ItalianPhilosopher And poof! The ceasefire has already been broken by Israel, and Trump administration is rushing to its defence while Iran says it will close the Strait again. Egypt and Pakistan are now pissed at this drama. Commented Apr 8 at 20:28