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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.

Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny. Despite U.S. strikes on Iranian bases last year, nuclear talks between the two countries are now back on the ...