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To the Point
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US-Iranian relations turn icy once again

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 03, 2017 National
After the Obama Administration's delicate diplomacy with Iran, Donald Trump says that country's "on notice" and today he implemented economic sanctions.  We hear why and assess the risks of escalation between countries some call, "bitter friends and bosom enemies."

After the Obama Administration's delicate diplomacy with Iran, Donald Trump says that country's "on notice" and today he implemented economic sanctions.  We hear why and assess the risks of escalation between countries some call, "bitter friends and bosom enemies." 

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Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Christine Detz, Evan George, Sáša Woodruff

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