Reports Raise Possibility of U.S. Strike on Iran

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In The Media

Reports Raise Possibility of U.S. Strike on Iran

By Joseph Cirincione

Published on Apr 9, 2006

Source: All Things Considered

Reports indicate that the Bush administration is stepping up plans for a military strike against Iran. Host Debbie Elliott speaks with Joseph Cirincione of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the rhetoric surrounding Iran, and what it all means.

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About the Author

Joseph Cirincione

Former Senior Associate, Director for NonProliferation

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