Alex Vatanka writes that Tehran is relieved by the U.S. decision to strike ISIS . And , they readily admit that the neutralization of ISIS needs an American military involvement . Political hawks in Iran are avoiding admitting shared goals with the U.S. , he says . The Associated Press contributed to this report. Recent trends suggest that Tehran 's moderates have the upper hand , he suggests .
Alex Vatanka writes that Tehran is relieved by the U.S. decision to strike ISIS . Political hawks in Iran are avoiding admitting shared goals with the U.S. , he says . The Associated Press contributed to this report. Recent trends suggest that Tehran 's moderates have the upper hand , he suggests .