"The good news is that despite the division on the streets, when it comes to the nuclear programme, there is still a clear & solid chain of command"

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In the Guardian, here

"An analysis in the New York Times attributed Iran's negative reaction to deep divisions within the regime, and the political system's inability to make decisions of this magnitude. However, if we look closely at the decision-making body for the nuclear programme, we see that this conclusion is inaccurate......

It is very possible that there are certain individuals, such as Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Iran's representative to the IAEA, who may back the deal. However there is no sign whatsoever of a consensus large enough that could challenge the supreme leader's opposition to the point that it would render him and Iran's decision-making process powerless to take "a decision of such magnitude"........

There is good news and bad news for President Obama. The bad news is that Khamenei is still intent on pursuing the military part of Iran's nuclear programme......"

Posted by G, Z, or B at 10:31 AM