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U.S.-Iran talks raise new questions about power dynamics in the region

Nearly three years of conflict have affected the Middle East's power map. Now, the Iran war is triggering another shift, raising new questions about the power balance in the region.

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Greg Myre
Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.
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