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Here’s How an Iran Deal Could Work

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Prospects of a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal have improved following a recent rally of surprising fast-paced negotiations.

Trump now faces a choice: support a deal that contains Iran ’s nuclear program with potential to unlock a lucrative market opportunity.

But there are spoilers on many sides seeking to derail the momentum, writes Peter Bergen .

The U.S. and Iran seem to recognize that risking conflict is reckless and unnecessary.

The two sides now need to keep up the diplomatic momentum.

Iran should offer longer caps on restricted nuclear activities than those in the 2015 deal.

Iran has suffered a blow to its regional deterrence against Israel through the loss of dominance in Syria and Lebanon .

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