Iran weighs how fast to push for a deal - analysis

Jerusalem Post - 09:14
Former foreign ministry official says the talks are a “litmus test” for diplomacy and “an opportunity for both sides to gauge each other’s positions beyond media narratives and rhetoric.”

The first two weeks of Iran-US talks appeared to accelerate the drive for a deal. It wasn’t all a one-way street, though. Iran has lurched from optimism to trying to downplay expectations.

Over the last several days, it has also sought to wait-and-see as it hedges on a deal by moving forward with increased ties with Russia and China.

What’s important for Iran is that it should not be seen as “wanting” a deal too much. On the other side of the coin, it wants to strike while the iron is hot, as the Trump administration appears poised t...
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