"there is no conflict between Iran and The United Kingdom"

Then what do you call this?
They are part of the heart & soul of the MidEast, you are thinking as a westerner.

T, world opinion is not that big of a concern to them, mid east opinion is far more important though. If they come out of this, say with as little as a fixed & final border they'll be coming out smelling like roses. If it backfires, well thats a different story.

Barry