Iran’s next revolution may have begun, but there is a vast distance between this growing, inspiring uprising and the resilient, democratic, and prosperous new order that Iranians desire and deserve. The history of Iran and its neighbors shows that the pathway to durable, positive change is precarious. Washington can play a crucial role in the next stage of Iran’s contestation, but neither military strikes nor another round of nuclear talks will secure a better future for Iranians or for U.S. interests.