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The Iran Roadmap: History Behind the Deal

Histories and policy analysis that explain the mistrust, regional networks, and chokepoint geography shaping the new U.S.-Iran roadmap.

6 booksJune 27, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators saynpr.org Iran War Updates: Trump Puts Off ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Proposalnytimes.com Iran Update Special Report, June 21, 2026understandingwar.org

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