Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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A senior US official read the 14-point US-Iran memorandum of understanding to reporters on a call Wednesday — and it pledges the US will immediately lift its blockade and waive Iranian oil sanctions ...

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The conclusion of the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Monday has not brought any real breakthroughs.