Balance of Power

The Divide in US-Iran Diplomacy Then and Now

There are growing signs of frustration within the international community over the US-Iran standoff.
A woman holds an Iranian flag during a rally in Tehran on April 27.Photographer: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images

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As the US and Iran circle around peace talks, it’s worth recalling that an historic agreement with the Islamic Republic came into effect a decade ago.