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Decades of hostility between Iran and the US were preceded by a little-remembered century-long friendship

Decades of hostility between Iran and the US were preceded by a little-remembered century-long friendship
Many Americans only know the history of anger and tension with Iran. But an archaeologist who has spent 45 years focusing on Iran says it is worth recalling the time when the countries were friends.
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Commentary: The world's dumbest tariff has been revealed

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Editorial: The Pentagon needs to give better answers on its 'Golden Dome'

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I went to CPAC and found Trump supporters unhappy about Iran, Epstein files and the economy, even while the fans at the MAGA conference celebrate his immigration policies

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Mark Gongloff: The home insurance crisis could use a public assist

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Commentary: Pediatrician perspective: Impacts of armed conflict on children

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