Cameron, Rouhani must end decades-old tensions

One meeting will not be enough to overcome the long-standing trust deficit between the two nations. Cameron told Rouhani that Iran could help in the fight against Daesh while the Iranian president tweeted that he had an hour of “constructive and pragmatic dialogue” and that there was a “new outlook”. The interface between the two leaders is a step in the right direction. Should the relationship survive there is a lot to gain for both countries, specifically in the field of trade and commerce. Cautious optimism must be signalled to act as a panacea to age-old tensions.