Iranian elite grows supportive of nuclear talks as economic fears spike

“There’s a consensus among the elite that negotiations with the United States to secure sanctions relief should be a priority,” he said. Iran’s pro-engagement coalition could be tested as the nuclear talks enter a more detailed phase this weekend in Oman. Facing years of crippling economic sanctions and escalating military pressure from Israel and the United States, Iranian negotiators will probably need to consider difficult concessions. Iran’s supreme leader has final say on all major policy decisions, but he also rules through consultation, Brew said. The supreme leader went along with that decision,” Sefat said, citing an example of their cooperation.