The story: On the eve of the US presidential elections, Iranian authorities say neither of the candidates are likely to bring meaningful change. The spokesman of the foreign ministry has suggested that whoever the next American president may be, he or she will likely harbor “anti-Iran” views.

Nevertheless, media and pundits in Tehran have been debating how US policy may shift under Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Some see an opportunity for dialogue under either candidate, while others believe the...