Reformists attempt comeback, E3 talks to resume—and more
The Iranist for the week of August 22, 2025
THE هفت/SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK:
۱/1 Reformists attempt comeback through statement
* “Reformists” or “Moderates” describe themselves as individuals who believe in the status quo and reforming the Islamic Republic, while “Principlists” or “Fundamentalists” are what Western media call “hardliners.”
On August 17, the Reformist Front—an umbrella of twe…