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1. Tehran Gambles to Survive.

Author

Vakil, Sanam

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, IRAN-United States relations, IRANIAN politics & government, 1979-1997, UNITED States politics & government, 2001-2009
Abstract

The author discusses the possibility of a confrontation between Iran and the U.S. U.S. President George W. Bush labeled Iran as evil due to its nuclear program and support of terrorism. He comments that hardliners prevented former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami from enacting social reforms and have oppressed Iranian citizens. The election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad led to increasing defiance by Iran toward the international community and attempts to influence Iraqi politics.

Published
2007
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2. The two Irans.

Author

Depke, Deidre, Shabad, Steven, and Suterwalla, Shehnaz

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, IRAN-United States relations, IRANIAN politics & government, 1979-1997
Abstract

Focuses on Iran. President Mohammed Khatami's news conference warning that the United States and Iran remain far apart on key issues; Mention of his address to the United Nations at the opening of the General Assembly in fall 1998; The country veering politically between moderation and extremism; Mention of the death sentence imposed against an author by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989; The struggle for power within Iran and the government debate on whether to attack Afghanistan. INSET: A step forward, a step back.

Published
1998

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