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Experts urge Obama to rethink Iran policy

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama must rethink U.S. policy toward Iran, eschewing confrontation and failed attempts to isolate Tehran through sanctions, according to a group of experts and former diplomats. (link)

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