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Before the Signing: the Iran Deal In Context

The history, sanctions math, regional proxy networks, and chokepoint pressures that determine whether a sudden US-Iran agreement can actually hold.

Optimized for books about Understand the historical and strategic context behind current US-Iran deal claims, including sanctions leverage, nuclear pressure, regional strategy, and the Strait of Hormuz..

6 booksJune 13, 2026
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    A recent readable history that situates US Iran relations and explains the diplomatic context readers need to assess...
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