Iranian decision-makers are having heated talks about their countrys future US relations (a topic that got extra-hot since Donald Trump might return to presidency). The discussions show a clear split in Tehranʼs political circles
Some high-ranking officials seem ok with diplomatic talks — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed out that “communication lines with Americans are still working.“ However other power-players in Iranʼs government dont agree with this soft-line approach
The range of possible responses includes:
* Starting new diplomatic talks
* Keeping current distance
* Moving forward with nuclear program development
The nuclear question became a key discussion point — with some groups pushing for expanding the program while others want to keep things as-they-are. Its important to note that Iran keeps saying its program is peaceful: many experts think the country isnt close to weapons-grade capabilities
The mix of views shows how complex Iranʼs internal politics are — different groups have different ideas about dealing with possible changes in Washington. Some officials think its smart to keep talking while others say no-deal is better than a bad-deal