So detached from reality?  There is a better explanaiton.  Is there an alternative to the Taliban?  “I know, I’m voting for ISIS-K!” says an Afghan.  “How about Ghani?” another says.  “Oh, he’s not available.”  What this statement from the president of Iran really is appears to be some sort of pretend support for democracy.  See “The Latest: Iran president calls for election in Afghanistan,” AP, September 4, 2021.

So, this sort of non-committal statement by Raisi could mean that the ISI will never come back to the negotiating table.  “Raisi: Iran ready to resume nuclear talks, but without Western ‘pressure’,” Times of Israel, September 4,  2021.

Interesting.  Bloomberg’s reporting was based on incorrect steel numbers from the Regime, per an Iranian official as reported by Iran International.  This should encourage Bloomberg to revisit its early report.  “Despite Government Claims, Iran’s Steel Production Down 50%,” Iran International, September 4, 2021.