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After Decades, Iran Buys U.S. Wheat

 
Iran's resumption of U.S. wheat purchases signals its limited options for large quantities of high-quality grain. The purchase this summer ends a 27-year hiatus, but doesn't indicate whether the trade represents larger, geopolitical developments. (link)

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