New US Envoy Raises Cautious Hopes for JCPOA

摘要

The Biden administration’s new Iran envoy, Robert Malley, backs a swift return to the Iran nuclear deal but whether he can bring other key administration players on board with his plan for achieving that aim is uncertain. Before starting his new job late last week, Malley faced a barrage of attacks by hawkish critics of the deal, and Malley’s new boss, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, does not appear to share his enthusiasm for quickly rejoining the agreement.