It is possible that an American strategy of seeking out, however tentatively, new allies in the region, and appealing to moderates in Iran, may yet encourage further divisions inside Iran.

• 这可能是一个美国开创的新政策，虽然是实验性的在这个地区的新联盟，吸引伊朗的中间派就会鼓励更多的反对者。