I do very much suppose that the leadership in Iran has, over the last couple of years, relied on promises from former US officials that they could do pretty much as they chose in the middle east. Those promises and the perception that Trump has been weakened by the impeachment proceeding probably had them feeling pretty smug abut their prospects in the broader sandbox. Additionally, they view Americans as weak and lacking the resolve necessary to hinder Iran’s march.
Iran may have just gotten their wake-up call and are probably rethinking how far they can push Trump before he comes crashing down on them once again.
As for Kerry, what the hell is there in this for him? Why would he do what he’s doing? I can’t believe that he is taking this very risky action because he believes its the right thing to do, but rather it is either to conceal a wrongdoing or enable some same such.
Friggin treasonous is what it is.