Tehran’s leadership is looking to take its next steps by the guidance of more studious minds that take into account all they can in their inquiries into the current state of things.
The level of detail is enormous and fits a model of control that has been seen to work itself out in many ways in the sparse and populated regions and localities of Iran.
The focus is the Middle East, a point of concern for elder Islamic clerics, politically minded leaders, and leading business figures who don’t see it all as a positive.
It goes without saying there’s little appetite for engagement with the West, which is seen as a chaotic space that looks to arm itself or blame others for control issues.
Iran’s partnership with Russia is seen as curious but not substantial, and policy makers in Tehran will look to more credible options if it wants to improve outward relations.
The lack of felt urgency has come through, particularly in the muted reception to the new Supreme Leader, whose ascent was a more humble than noble event.