Iran’s Hardline Cabinet to Force US on its Stance

Iranian high-ups are of the opinion that placing a new hardline cabinet can force concessions in talks on Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers. Iran’s latest step is marked by the messy US withdrawal from Afghanistan – thinking that the lost superpower can now be brought to its knees. Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani, a hardline diplomat, was named to replace Abbas Araqchi on Tuesday.

Kani is a seasoned pragmatist diplomat. Tehran hopes his appointment will lead to a lifting of U.S. sanctions. He had been a negotiator in the nuclear talks under former hardline president Ahmadinejad from 2007 to 2013. It merits a mention that he is a close relative of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“Kani is a face of the hardline deep state that is in charge across all institutions in Iran now and can readily negotiate with the West as he is not only representing the government but carries the empowerment of the inner circle,” said Krieg Andreas, professor at the School of Security at King’s College, London. “The US airlift from Afghanistan has given Tehran more confidence in their surrogate warfare approach – signifying that the US is on the backseat in the region.”

Related Posts

Iran has cautioned Washington and its Gulf allies by relying on proxies in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon to spread its influence across the Middle East steadily. Indirect talks between the United States and Iran stopped in June, days after Raisi was named president of Iran. Antony Blinken – US Secretary of State – said last week that time was running out for Iran to get back to the nuclear accord.

Iran’s enrichment with advanced centrifuges remains an unresolved issue, and so does the easing of US sanctions, Tehran’s export of oil and its payment via an international bank. Both Washington and Tehran see each other with suspicion.

Geopolitical Monitor

The daily developments on front of geopolitical relations and agendas are guaranteed to be brought to you. Assuring to bring to you the most unique point of view regarding the global developments

Recent Posts

UAE Sends 288 Tonnes of Aid to Gaza in Ongoing Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

According to the UAE’s state news agency this week two shipments of aid from the UAE entered Gaza through the… Read More

November 8, 2024

Home Hero Sinner Eyes Glory at ATP Finals in Turin

Current world no. 1, Jannik Sinner is also planning to play in the ATP Finals in Turin between the 10th… Read More

November 8, 2024

‘Brutal’ Year: Prince William Opens Up About Family’s Cancer Battles

USA Today reported that Prince William said that this past year was ‘probably the hardest’ of his life due to… Read More

November 8, 2024

UAE and WHO Unite to Evacuate Critically Injured Palestinians from Gaza

In a collaborative humanitarian mission with the World Health Organization the Gulf nation UAE evacuated 86 critically injured patients from… Read More

November 8, 2024

Power Cut to 70,000 Customers in Southern California Due to Wildfire Risk

Southern California Edison the main electric provider in the region intentionally cut power to nearly 70,000 customers overnight as a… Read More

November 7, 2024

Middle East Crisis: Escalating Conflict Claims 40 Lives in Lebanon as Israel Intensifies Strikes

As confirmed by the health ministry of Lebanon Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Lebanon. According to the ministry, at least… Read More

November 7, 2024

This website uses cookies.

Read More