“The Iranians now recognise that they need to reach a deal with the Americans, and the Americans understand that the Iranians have certain limits. It’s pointless to try to force them,” Fidan said.
According to the report, Fidan indicated that flexibility on the part of the US was key to securing a deal, as Iran had previously demanded to be allowed to continue uranium enrichment. He believed that Tehran would accept compromises in order to achieve this goal, such as restrictions on enrichment levels and strict inspections.
“The Iranians now recognize that they need to reach a deal with the Americans, and the Americans understand that the Iranians have certain limits. It’s pointless to try to force them,” Fidan said.
Fidan concerned Netanyahu may influence Trump into striking Iran
“For Israel, maintaining a position of military superiority in the region is a central priority,” he said. “The presence of Iranian missiles complicates that objective.”
US strikes on Iran were unlikely to collapse the regime on their own, Fidan stated.
Of course, the government organs and some other targets would be badly hit and damaged, destroyed,” he added. “But the regime as a political entity would be a functioning entity.”
