The latest escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran has exposed a fundamental problem for Washington: whether Iranian officials have the power to deliver an agreement. President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Iranian negotiators, accusing them of lying and cheating. However, the issue goes beyond Trump's frustration, as it has become increasingly unclear who in Tehran has the authority to make and enforce an agreement.
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