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June 8, 2015

Why an Iran Deal Is Likely to Make Iran Less, Not More, Moderate

There are pragmatists and extremists, but they're both enthusiasts of terrorism.

Supporters of a nuclear deal with Iran frequently contend that the subsequent benefits to the Iranian economy will strengthen the hand of moderates within the Iranian government. Reuel Marc Gerecht contends that although there are indeed a more pragmatic faction (led by current president Hassan Rouhani) and a more extreme faction associated with the Revolutionary Guards, the pragmatists are equally enthusiastic about terrorism:

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