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Barack Obama: U.S. sanctions have deterred investment in Iran's oil and gas sector for years.

On the recordNovember 20, 2011
U.S. sanctions have deterred investment in Iran's oil and gas sector for years.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Fact Sheet: U.S. Pressure and Sanctions Against Iran

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