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A New Assessment of the Threat from Iran
The CIA says Iran is not trying to build nuclear weapons any more, but President Bush says it's still a real threat to the rest of the world. We look at how the latest National Intelligence Estimate looks to America's friends and potential enemies. Also, with the first voting less than a month away, five Republican candidates have a shot at primary victories. Today, at its special air time of 1pm.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe CIA says Iran is not trying to build nuclear weapons any more, but President Bush says it's still a real threat to the rest of the world. The latest National Intelligence Estimate: how does it look to America's friends and potential enemies? Also, with the first voting less than a month away, five Republican candidates have a shot at primary victories. We hear about religion and immigration. Will the campaigns be affected by the news on Iran?
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2 storiesBush Defends Past Stance on Nuclear Threat from Iran
In October President Bush talked about Iran's nuclear program in terms of " World War III ." But the latest National Intelligence Estimate says Iran stopped trying to build a bomb four years ago.
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On the Republican side of the Presidential campaign , there is no clear front-runner. Mitt Romney , Rudy Giuliani , Mike Huckabee , Fred Thompson and John McCain all have a chance to win at least one of the three key contests in Iowa , New Hampshire or South Carolina . Will the new National Intelligence Estimate make a difference?
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