Iran shows seriousness about US deal amid economic crisis, says Marco Rubio

11 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27

Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted worsening price inflation, ongoing drought, payroll issues, and crippling sanctions as factors pushing Iran toward a deal.
Rubio noted Iran’s internal leadership fractures, with divisions between hardliners focused on governance and those driven by theology, as a major obstacle.
Iran’s deepening economic woes and political divisions are intensifying pressure for negotiations, but internal discord continues to complicate prospects for a US-Iran agreement.

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