# Iran’s foreign policy now resembles playing chess and poker at once, diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/30542

- TASS, 2026-08-24 12:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2177013

> Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei compared the country’s current foreign policy to playing chess and poker simultaneously, saying Tehran must pursue long-term strategies while also taking high-risk policies. He described Iran as having recently begun playing a mixed game.

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