The story: Once critical of a temporary monitoring deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian conservatives are now happy with the decision by President Ebrahim Raisi's government to extend the same agreement indefinitely. Surprised by the move, Iranian Reformist outlets wonder what could have caused the radical change of heart. This is particularly since hardliners opposed the temporary bargain struck earlier this year under moderate former president Hassan Rouhani.

The coverage: Iran on Sept. 12 agreed to allow the UN nuclear watchdog to service its surveillance equipment at Iranian nuclear sites....