The U.S. and Iran near a breaking point
An upcoming changing of the guard in Tehran also may muddy the waters. “The victory this month in Iran of Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line cleric who opposes negotiations with the United States, has added to the sense of urgency hovering over the talks,” my colleagues explained. “Raisi, who replaces President Hassan Rouhani, a political moderate, will assume office in August.”
Source: WP