
Iran's decision-making elite are "trapped in slogans they have already committed to" and may struggle to free themselves from positions that stand in the way of a nuclear deal with the United States, a former Iranian diplomat has warned.
Kourosh Ahmadi, who served in Iran's diplomatic corps, told Euronews Persian both Tehran and Washington face domestic constraints that could prevent an agreement, even as the countries explore renewed negotiations following their 12-day conflict in June 2025.