Only Bad Habits Prevent Iran Nuke Deal

Only Bad Habits Prevent Iran Nuke Deal

In the past few weeks, there has been a mild increase in optimism about the chances for a successful negotiation on Iran’s nuclear programme. This optimism will be well-founded only if old habits change. Thanks to the sanctions imposed on Iran, the six states negotiating with Iran – the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany – have more leverage than ever. The Six are signalling that sanctions relief might be granted in return for far-reaching offers from the Iranians: this has increased the potential value to Iran of negotiating genuinely. Meanwhile, the US is looking for a bilateral track with Iran, and some Iranian spokesmen are receptive.

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