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In Iran, Reformers' Short-Lived Euphoria Gives Way To Major Challenges

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Hassan Rouhani's sweeping re-election victory in Iran's May presidential election gave new hope to reformers.

NPR's Peter Kenyon (@pkenyonnpr) reports on major challenges Rouhani now faces, including terrorism, the economy and a Trump administration determined to pursue a more hawkish Iran policy.

This segment aired on June 9, 2017.

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