Showdown With Iran
October 23, 2007
55m
The tumultuous U.S.-Iran history since 9/11 and today's dangerous face-off, from the perspectives of key U.S and Iranian players.
Showdown With Iran
October 23, 2007
55m
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As Iraq descends into chaos and civil war, FRONTLINE examines the rise of its neighbor — Iran — as one of America’s greatest threats and most puzzling foreign policy challenges. Through interviews with key players on both sides, FRONTLINE traces the tumultuous history of U.S.-Iran relations since 9/11 — from unprecedented early cooperation in Afghanistan, to the growing crisis over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Tehran’s open threats to drive America out of the Middle East. [Explore more stories on the original website for Showdown With Iran.]
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