Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised June 22, 2009 |
| Report Number |
RL32045 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Eugene Boyd, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Much of the debate over U.S. policy toward Iran has centered on the nature of the current regime; some believe that Iran, a country of about 70 million people, is a threat to U.S. interests because hardliners in Iran's regime dominate and set a policy direction
intended to challenge U.S. influence and allies in the region. President George W. Bush, in his January 29, 2002, State of the Union message, labeled Iran part of an "axis of evil" along with
Iraq and North Korea. This report discusses the political history of Iran, U.S. strategy in Iran, and the Obama Administration's policies for dealing with Iran, especially with regard to the previous administration's policies.
