We are told Iran and the US are close to a memorandum of understanding, heading for an agreement. I will believe it when both sides agree it has happened, I'm not holding my breath.
I will consider it good deal as long as both sides meet their obligations under its terms, a period that may be measured in mere minutes, or may be longer.
Do you sense I have essentially zero trust in Iran to keep agreements? You are correct. Their track record sucks.
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A successful deal is one that benefits both parties. If Iran were an ordinary country, a cessation of hostilities, sanctions and blockade would be a good deal for them. But it's not ordinary.
The IRGC is instead a jihadist religious movement whose goal is a world living under Sharia law and honoring the Prophet. This treaty will be a giant step backwards, away from their avowed goal, a really bad deal from their perspective, I believe.
