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Iran is betting that Trump does not have a plan for regime change
- Iran enters Oman talks bullish, signaling it can dictate terms and topics, despite pressures from sanctions and unrest.
- Tehran’s hardball stance comes as the regime faces currency depreciation and inflation amid ongoing protests.
- Analysts say Iran believes Trump lacks a strategy for change inside Iran and may avoid a costly war.
- Iranian diplomats push for talks to set venue and main topics, signaling strategic control over negotiations.
- US responses to Iran’s hardline posture include potential strategic leverage in a broader Gulf context.
- Analyst Sanam Vakil notes Tehran questions whether Trump will engage in a sustained conflict.
- Supporters of a hardline stance argue external intervention could backfire on Iran’s internal reforms.
- Iran’s leadership seeks to avoid visible vulnerability after a show of force by Israel and US strikes.
- The Guardian frames the Oman talks as a test of whether Iran can secure concessions without broader war.
- The article cites internal dissidents who oppose foreign intervention but see external pressure as a potential catalyst for change.
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