| Thousands gathered
at rallies to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, when Ayatollah
Khomeini returned from exile. View photos by NPR's Tom Bullock.
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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. |
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. |