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Iran: Friend or Foe? 
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Last month, Iran strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on the United
States, leading some to wonder if U.S.-Iranian relations might be entering
a new phase of cooperation after decades of antagonism. But late last
week, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei bluntly ruled out Iranian support of U.S.-led
military activity. Over the weekend, Iran warned the U.S. about using
its airspace.
Pro-western moderates have gained influence in Iran in recent years.
Bahman Baktiari of the University of Maine says while some overtures of
friendship have been made, there are some aspects of the two nations that
will always lead to tension.
Guests:
Bahman Baktiari, Professor of Political Science, University
of Maine
Jackie Lyden, NPR's Middle East Correspondent
Also, The Washington Post's John Ward Anderson with the latest
from Tehran.
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