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European move to set up a system to neutralise Washington sanctions is unlikely to work

Foreign policy, the economy, and the domestic social and political state are the areas that can shape Iranian society

As long as its oil export is not significantly reduced, Tehran will remain in the nuclear deal to avoid unnecessary friction with EU and isolation

Islamic republic’s president is expected to lead the moderate camp following the death of his mentor

If Washington defies Europe and scraps the nuclear deal, it may lead to unforseen consequences

Tehran moves to avoid creating conditions that could trigger a conflict, but hints at other equally important concerns

If US president refrains from issuing sanction waivers, Washington risks economic and political conflict with the EU

Escalating tensions could trigger more sanctions that would threaten the nuclear accord and undermine Rouhani’s chance of re-election

Rouhani fears that he will experience the fate of the late president Rafsanjani in the upcoming elections

Raisi may be the conservative establishment’s favourite but he is unlikely to mobilise middle- and upper-middle class urbanites vehemently opposed to those backing his candidacy

As Khamenei and Rouhani continue to cross words, the forthcoming presidential election is set to serve as a drawing board for conflicting game plans

Washington has to ensure it does not jeopardise the nuclear deal and the moderates, while preventing the hardliners from dictating their policies