"They are waiting for Trump to change his behavior and return to the negotiating table," Prof Dolotabadi said. ...Iran Military Prepared for a ShowdownOthers are rallying behind the government and its armed forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian officials have always denied seeking to produce nuclear weapons, insisting that the national program and uranium enrichment work is solely for peaceful purposes. He referred to the comments in recent days from Iranian officials, such as Shamkhani who vowed serious retaliation. "Therefore, in the event of any military attack, Iran will be able to manage the situation and there will be no regime change or even internal unrest."