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Speaking of Iran

New Iranian President Undertakes ‘Damage Control’

August 2, 2013
Speaking of Iran
New Iranian President Undertakes ‘Damage Control’
New Iranian President Undertakes ‘Damage Control’

VOICE OF AMERICA

Barbara Slavin

This Sunday Iran will trade an abrasive diplomatic embarrassment for a far more presentable figure.
 
After eight years of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, almost anyone would look good by comparison. Still, the new president, Hassan Rouhani, a Scottish-educated cleric, comes equipped with personal qualities, experience and relationships that could help stem Iran’s slide into economic crisis and international isolation.

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Speaking of Iran

Inhuman Treatment of Journalists, More Efforts to Cover up Beheshti Case

August 2, 2013
Speaking of Iran
Inhuman Treatment of Journalists, More Efforts to Cover up Beheshti Case