Everyone understood this phrase to mean that Tehran should now be open to serious negotiations over its nuclear program . A September 27 phone call by the U.S. and Iranian presidents was the first in 34 years . The two leaders discussed a range of issues including Iran's nuclear program, regional security, counterterrorism cooperation and other bilateral issues, according to an official readout from the White House. Alex Vatanka says the IRGC generals see themselves as the epicenter of anti-Americanism . But Rouhani has Khamenei 's backing and all the IRGC can do is act as spoiler , he says .
A September 27 phone call by the U.S. and Iranian presidents was the first in 34 years . The two leaders discussed a range of issues including Iran's nuclear program, regional security, counterterrorism cooperation and other bilateral issues, according to an official readout from the White House. Alex Vatanka says the IRGC generals see themselves as the epicenter of anti-Americanism . But Rouhani has Khamenei 's backing and all the IRGC can do is act as spoiler , he says .