The great powers are again resuming diplomatic efforts to settle the Iran nuclear issue. Expectations are high, as Iran is now presumed to be ruled by pragmatists who seek to end its isolation. Although much of the recent international focus has been on President Hassan Rouhani and his indefatigable foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the critical decisions will be made by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The composition of that body and its new leadership say much more than Rouhani’s proclamations do about the direction of Iran’s foreign policy.
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