What are Washington's goals in negotiations with Iran? Jahanbash Izadi, professor of international relations, in an interview with "Iran": American political developments and the results of the mid-term congressional elections can affect the Trump administration's approach towards Iran. According to Jahanbakhsh Yazidi, losing the majority of Congress has a significant political cost for Trump, but it does not necessarily hinder his military decisions. The powers of the American president and Trump's personality traits are factors that influence his decisions towards Iran. Washington is following the three main tools of military force, economic blockade and negotiations with Iran. The goal of America's negotiations is to turn military and economic pressures into political gains and force Iran to accept extensive concessions. In this framework, diplomacy is conducted not against pressure tools but alongside them. Read the full text here.

What are Washington's goals in negotiations with Iran? Jahanbash Izadi, professor of international relations, in an interview with "Iran": American political developments and the results of the mid-term congressional elections can affect the Trump administration's approach towards Iran. According to Jahanbakhsh Yazidi, losing the majority of Congress has a significant political cost for Trump, but it does not necessarily hinder his military decisions. The powers of the American president and Trump's personality traits are factors that influence his decisions towards Iran. Washington is following the three main tools of military force, economic blockade and negotiations with Iran. The goal of America's negotiations is to turn military and economic pressures into political gains and force Iran to accept extensive concessions. In this framework, diplomacy is conducted not against pressure tools but alongside them. Read the full text here.