Iran’s hardliners try to derail potential deal with the US
Iran's hardline faction is actively opposing a potential agreement with the US, despite indications that negotiations are progressing. This group, although a minority, is using various platforms to express their dissent and rally public support against concessions. The political landscape in Iran remains tense as leaders navigate the challenges posed by these hardliners while attempting to pursue diplomatic solutions.
- ▪The hardline faction in Iran represents a minority view among the public and officials.
- ▪They are using rallies and state media to oppose any concessions to the US.
- ▪Iran's lead negotiator expressed distrust towards Washington, stating no actions would be taken without prior US steps.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S. — NYT — World
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| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-hardliners-try-to-derail-potential-deal-with-the-us |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 11:40:00 +0800 |
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Iran’s hardliners try to derail potential deal with the USSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAnalysts close to the government in Iran say that the hardline faction represents a minority view, both in the general public and among officials.PHOTO: REUTERSFarnaz FassihiPublished May 30, 2026, 11:40 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 11:40 AMAs Iran and the US appeared to be nearing an agreement to end hostilities in end-May, not everyone in Iran was on board.The hardline faction, a fringe but loud group with members in Parliament and a seat on the Supreme National Security Council, has openly opposed any concessions to Washington, using rallies, state media and private and public statements as tools to try to derail a deal.It remains unclear when an actual agreement will be…
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