Stupid post with naive and incorrect analysis. The "hardliners" are speed running irrelevance and schism because they are addicted to being "dissident" rather than caring about winning in real life.

If you were confused about what Trump believed about Iran, that is your fault for not being informed. It's really surprising that people who pride themselves on political theory and analysis don't understand the basic dynamics between the American Empire, China, Russia, Europe, the oil trade, and tons of other basic and fundamental realities that impact Americans every day.

Trump is actively dismantling seats of left power, and you can't see it because your side has seized on Israel derangement syndrome.