A team of senior Obama administration officials went to Geneva last week to negotiate a set of constraints that would hold Iran to its pledge not to develop a nuclear weapon. As for the chorus of skeptics, it’s not clear what they want — aside from showcasing their own toughness. In the months ahead, the talks will test the intentions of Iran’s seemingly cooperative new Rouhani government, probing whether they will actually accept strict limits and intrusive verification. The process will likewise test hardliners here at home, particularly in Congress. Will they be wiling to accept Iran’s acceptance of a diplomatic deal?
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