In the US, there's a lot riding on a nuclear deal with Iran: the President's legacy, relations with Israel — a major issue in next year's election. In Iran, the possible lifting of sanctions has created towering expectations, especially among the young. Support is "steadfast and unequivocal," according to a recent survey by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. But hopes for an unfettered economy, political reform and doors opening to the rest of the world are tempered by uncertainty. We talk with insiders. Meantime, what about Iran's Arab neighbors? For them, a deal could make a powerful competitor more dangerous than ever.
Iranians Play the Waiting Game
More
- International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran on views from Iran on the Nuclear Negotiations
- Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Javad Zarif on a nuclear deal, cooperation against terrorism
- Reuters on Iran's $1 billion credit line to Syria
- TtP interview with brother of Jason Rezaian, detained American journalist on trial in Iran
Credits
Guests:
- Hadi Ghaemi - International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran - @ichri
- Dariush Maanavi - Trysail Global
- Hooman Majd - journalist and author - @hmajd
- Elizabeth Dickinson - Gulf analyst and Abi Dhabi-based journalist - @dickinsonbeth