Iranian negotiating stance divided, says researcher
Iranian affairs researcher Aref Nasr says Iran's negotiation approach with the US is now split between compromise and militarization.
Iranian affairs researcher Aref Nasr has shed light on the divided negotiation stance held by Iran in talks with the United States. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Nasr revealed that Iranian negotiators are split into two camps. One faction, including Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is seeking a settlement, while the other advocates for a more militarized approach to the discussions.
Nasr also warned that if Iran persists with a hardline stance, it may result in domestic protests, a concern for the Iranian government, particularly as its National Security Council is now led by hardliners. Iran maintains its stance on control over the Strait of Hormuz and imposing transit fees, demands that the United States has rejected.
Efforts are being made by mediators to achieve a compromise that would enable direct negotiations between the US and Iran.
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