Iranians believe it is Trump who is ‘really in need of negotiations’

 

Zohreh Kharazmi, an associate professor at the University of Tehran, says Iran would prefer to avoid resuming hostilities, but believes that it holds the upper hand and is prepared to return to fighting if necessary.

“Trump is always issuing warnings and bombastic ultimatums, but we should look at what is actually happening in practice. And Iran is insisting on this position, that under the shadow of threats, there will be no negotiations,” she told Al Jazeera.

“Not the preference, but at the same time, as [Parliament Speaker] Ghalibaf mentioned, they have new cards to be revealed on the battleground. And Iran, on the battleground, had the upper hand,” she added when asked if Iran would prefer to avoid a resumption of fighting.

“The Iranian understanding is that Trump is really in need of the negotiations,” she said.

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