Iran’s hardliners are pushing back against a recently signed agreement between the United States and Iran, with some warning that the deal will turn the Islamic Republic into a colony of the United States. Mahmoud Nabavian, vice chairman of the parliament’s National Security Commission, has been a vocal critic of the agreement, which he claims will open the Strait of Hormuz to Israel.

Opposition to the Deal

The deal has been widely described as favorable to Iran, with Iranian officials and state media celebrating it as a triumph for the Islamic Republic and a defeat for the United States. However, not everyone in Iran sees it that way, and many of the deal’s critics are influential and well-connected. The opposition to the deal is led by the hardline faction known as the Jebhe-ye Paydari, which has tried to sabotage the deal throughout the negotiations process.

According to experts, the success of the agreement will hinge on the economic relief promised to Iranians. The deal reduces Tehran’s external military threats, but it does not resolve Iran’s domestic economic, political, or social grievances. The Iranian government will have to contend with the myriad of domestic problems that existed prior to the war, including containing anti-government dissent and managing opposition from within its own ranks.

Economic Relief

The deal promises to bring immediate economic and sanctions relief to Iran, which is facing a dire economic situation. The government must show a tangible benefit to the Iranian people, who are exhausted and disillusioned with the constant turmoil. The deal’s success will depend on whether it can lead to cultural freedoms and economic benefits at home, something the new supreme leader and the IRGC are acutely aware of.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.