The sanctions seem to have been more of a success for Iran than the U.S. , says Ali Rafizadeh . Iran has made it much more difficult for Western countries to make a case for further sanctions , he says . Iran : The summit 's major objective is to move from cautious optimism to confidence .
The talks seem to have been more of a success for Iran than the U.S. , writes Majid Rafizadeh . Iran has made it much more difficult for Western powers to make a case for further sanctions , he says . Rafizadeh : The West 's major objective is to move from cautious optimism to confidence .