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As an Iranian (living in US) who follows this very very closely, you are wrong. There are many signs of Biden administration going back to the deal. They are b

As an Iranian (living in US) who follows this very very closely, you are wrong. There are many signs of Biden administration going back to the deal. They are both dancing around it but there's definitely been a policy change regarding Iran.

flyinglizard 6y ago
What are your thoughts on the deal?
- emilsedgh 6y ago
  It's a good deal for the whole world except for Saudi Arabia's regime, Israeli's hardliners, American Hawks and Iranian hardliners. For stability of the region, commerce, peace and moderate forces in all parties, it was a good deal. It wouldn't have resolved all the issues the world has with Iran, but the idea of having a "deal" in place that resolves all issues is childish. Eg can the US have a "deal" with Saudi in place to resolve all the regional and human rights issues with them? Of course not. But those who argue against the JCPOA claim the US could've had a "deal" with Iran that resolved all issues. It would've been used to rebuild some trust between both nations and help resolving other issues in long term.
  - jasonwatkinspdx 6y ago
    I just wanted to extend word that no matter how comments go on this website, there is a sizable fraction of the US that understand the deal was about creating an imperfect detente to limit the hardliners on various sides, to create space for progress. We'll see how things shake out, but I just wanted to say that there are plenty of people over here to see this in that way.
    - emilsedgh 6y ago
      I appreciate your understanding. Although right now the deal is hanging by a thread, I still think its possible that in long term it will be considered a major victory for all parties involved. The fact that the hardliners couldn't kill it off despite years of effort (while being in power) may be later judged as a strength of it.
LatteLazy 6y ago
I hope you're right. Last I heard Biden wasn't willing to lift all sanctions and wanted to return to negotiations. Then there were statements about losing patience... That's better than nothing I guess. But it's not the "we're back, let's make this work" announcement I'd hoped for. I'm very supportive of engagement with Iran. In a generation they'll be the main power in the ME. Its time to get on board or be left behind I think. The Saudis are yesterday's news.
- emilsedgh 6y ago
  Again, there's a dance involved. Biden administration gave a lot of positive signs and a lot of carrots. But is also willing to show some sticks. That's understandable in all negotiations. Both sides are dancing but there have been very positive signs. I expect the parties to return to deal in 2-5 months.

flyinglizard 6y ago

What are your thoughts on the deal?

emilsedgh 6y ago
It's a good deal for the whole world except for Saudi Arabia's regime, Israeli's hardliners, American Hawks and Iranian hardliners. For stability of the region, commerce, peace and moderate forces in all parties, it was a good deal. It wouldn't have resolved all the issues the world has with Iran, but the idea of having a "deal" in place that resolves all issues is childish. Eg can the US have a "deal" with Saudi in place to resolve all the regional and human rights issues with them? Of course not. But those who argue against the JCPOA claim the US could've had a "deal" with Iran that resolved all issues. It would've been used to rebuild some trust between both nations and help resolving other issues in long term.
- jasonwatkinspdx 6y ago
  I just wanted to extend word that no matter how comments go on this website, there is a sizable fraction of the US that understand the deal was about creating an imperfect detente to limit the hardliners on various sides, to create space for progress. We'll see how things shake out, but I just wanted to say that there are plenty of people over here to see this in that way.
  - emilsedgh 6y ago
    I appreciate your understanding. Although right now the deal is hanging by a thread, I still think its possible that in long term it will be considered a major victory for all parties involved. The fact that the hardliners couldn't kill it off despite years of effort (while being in power) may be later judged as a strength of it.

LatteLazy 6y ago

I hope you're right. Last I heard Biden wasn't willing to lift all sanctions and wanted to return to negotiations. Then there were statements about losing patience... That's better than nothing I guess. But it's not the "we're back, let's make this work" announcement I'd hoped for. I'm very supportive of engagement with Iran. In a generation they'll be the main power in the ME. Its time to get on board or be left behind I think. The Saudis are yesterday's news.

emilsedgh 6y ago
Again, there's a dance involved. Biden administration gave a lot of positive signs and a lot of carrots. But is also willing to show some sticks. That's understandable in all negotiations. Both sides are dancing but there have been very positive signs. I expect the parties to return to deal in 2-5 months.