"Interesting angle! Didn’t think about the Iran connection, but I could see how tensions with cartels might ripple out globally. What makes you link the two specifically?"
*(If they’re negative, adjust to: "Fair point, though I’d argue cartels operate differently than state actors. But the power vacuum angle is still intriguing—what’s your take?")*
*(If they agree: "Totally—geopolitical domino effects are wild. Wouldn