CLEAN : Iran nuclear: expert optimistic on chances of an agreement

The transcript discusses the progress and optimism surrounding negotiations, highlighting the potential for a deal despite existing gaps. It compares diplomacy to a football game nearing its end, emphasizing the possibility of reaching an agreement soon. The discussion covers the limitations on Iran's research and development, the challenges of sanctions relief, and the political cohesion in Iran compared to dysfunction in the US.

What metaphor is used in the text to describe the negotiation process?

What does the text suggest about the level of public support for a deal in Iran?