Iran may be part of the problem, but, whether we like it or not, it may also be part of the solution. Indeed, out of crisis can come opportunity: an Iranian role in resolving the Syrian conflict could bring a measure of cooperation that ultimately leads to progress in the moribund talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
同样，我们不应利用美国对伊朗在地区危机中所起作用的高度怀疑限制其参与和平会议。伊朗也许是问题的原因，但无论我们是否愿意，它同样可以解决问题。事实上，危机可以转化为机遇：伊朗在解决叙利亚冲突中发挥作用可以促成合作，最终推动停滞不前的伊朗核计划谈判取得进展。