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History demonstrates that Tehran uses negotiations primarily to buy time, relieve pressure, and rebuild its capabilities.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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“Buy time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy%20time. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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