Recent reports in Western outlets on alleged shifts inside Iran’s ruling establishment—particularly the growing role of Ali Larijani—have triggered a mix of denials, dismissals and cautious commentary in Tehran. In a commentary published Friday, IRNA said the two sides’ clashing positions were jeopardizing the talks, laying the blame for such an outcome at Washington’s door. It also made clear that Tehran is placing considerable hopes in Oman’s foreign minis... [15400 chars]