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Iran: Complications and Contradictions

Political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the West, even though both Iranian factions may want it to happen. We ask, what are its chances…and what's liable to happen if it doesn't go through?  Also, paying tribute to America's veterans, and the ravages of PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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By Warren Olney • Nov 11, 2009 • 51m Listen

Political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the West, even though both Iranian factions may want it to happen. We ask, what are its chances…and what's liable to happen if it doesn't go through? Also, paying tribute to America's veterans, and a wounded vet talks about "thriving" in some respects, while still suffering five years later.

Banner image: Journalists and security guards surround the vehicle of the head of the UN atomic watchdog, upon his arrival in Tehran on October 3, 2009. Mohamed ElBaradei was there meet Iranian atomic officials after Washington and its allies demanded quick progress in revived talks on Iran's controversial nuclear programm. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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