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Dossier: Iran's nuclear ambitions

October 1, 2009

Iran and the international community are at odds over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran insists it's intended for energy generation purposes. But many Western countries believe Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons.

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Iran and the international community are at odds over Tehran's nuclear program. While Iran insists it is intended for energy generation purposes only, many Western countries believe Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons capabilities.

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