The world has become that much more dangerous of a place to live in.
Electing a radical Leftist street organizer to the presidency (twice), who insists on the U.S. becoming a 2nd rate laughing stock around the world through his boneheaded initiatives, one after other and with chilling effectiveness, carries its consequences.
And even if the US balks at a deal, Tehran can use the negotiating time to increase the pressure by further advancing or acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Analysis: Following US-Russian agreement, Iran will aim for a deal of its own
If Tehran is willing to reach a sizable compromise on some aspects of its nuclear program, without totally dismantling it, then it may be possible not only to put off a US attack, but also to decrease sanctions.
Following US President Barack Obama’s acceptance of a Russian-initiated deal to prevent an attack on Syria, Tehran now seems to be eager for a deal of its own. A flurry of reports over the past few days show Iranian leaders speaking of compromise.
Witnessing how easily and quickly Russia was able to mediate a political solution that avoided Western intervention, Iran must be thinking that it can have its cake and eat it too. If it is willing to reach a sizable compromise on some aspects of its nuclear program, without totally dismantling it, then it may be possible not only to put off a US attack, but also to decrease sanctions.
