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A brief look at Iran's history

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  • Since Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran's government has been at odds with the West
  • Protests broke out in 2002 after President Bush included Iran in the "axis of evil"
  • Mayor of Tehran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, won presidency in 2005
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