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Colin Powell: The U.S. had threatened to impose severe sanctions on Iran if the Islamic state did not stop its nuclear operations.

On the recordNovember 21, 2004
The U.S. had threatened to impose severe sanctions on Iran if the Islamic state did not stop its nuclear operations.
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Colin Powell

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Colin Powell discusses the U.S. stance on Iran's nuclear program.

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