A leading analyst says Tehran will view any generous US offer with suspicion, fearing it could mask preparations for further military action.
Vali Nasr, a professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, said Iran will look for clear signs that Washington is stepping back militarily.
“Iran will be focused on evidence of a US military backdown. And the final decision on such a gamble in trusting the US will fall squarely on Mojtaba’s shoulders,” Nasr said on X.
He added that the stakes are unusually high for Iran’s leadership.
“It is the first major decision he will take as supreme leader, with significant consequences,” Nasr added.
The deal in play looks like a win for Iran. But Tehran is not convinced that it is not a dress rehearsal for war now or in 30 days. In fact the more generous the terms for Iran the more the suspicion that U.S. is not serious about peace and wants to distract Iran ahead of another…
