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U.S. economic sanctions leveled against Iran over Tehran's
nuclear program further fueled debate about the possibility
of U.S. military action against the country.
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A profile of Iran's nuclear ambitions from its 1958 membership into the International
Atomic Energy Agency to current fears it could be developing nuclear weapons. |
A relatively unknown figure before he became mayor of Tehran
in 2003, Iran's ultra conservative and outspoken president
has ushered in a new era of hard-line policies.
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