As Tehran's collapsed Islamabad talks, its attempt to leverage American diplomacy against Israeli operations on Hizbullah, and its reversal on the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate, the Islamic Republic continues to operate by the doctrines of taqiyya and ketman. Iranian regime conduct is not a diplomatic breakdown but its standard operating logic. The only language Tehran respects is overwhelming pressure. - The Iranian Regime’s Deceptive Negotiation Strategy: No Surprises
The events of the past several weeks should surprise no serious observer of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Tehran entered direct talks with the Trump administration in Islamabad, presented itself as a negotiating partner, demanded that Israel halt its... [7561 chars]