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    Iran Military Power Faces U.S. Study for First Time Under Defense Measure
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    Congress wants details indicating trends in the Gulf nation’s strategy “that would be designed to establish Iran as the leading power in the Middle East and to enhance the influence of Iran in other regions of the world.” The administration also will have to examine Iran’s strategy regarding other countries in the region, especially Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Armenia and Azerbaijan. "This report will help us understand the comprehensive threat Iran poses" Brownback said in an e-mailed response to questions. Full Article at Bloomberg.com
    This report will help us understand the comprehensive threat Iran poses
    Sam Brownback – Sam Brownback SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
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Iran Military Power Faces U.S. Study for First Time Under Defense Measure
  1. Iran’s actions pose a threat to peace and stability in their region, and these have repercussions for global security
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  2. One needs to examine the entire picture, not just the military side of it
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  3. That country has potential to cause great mischief
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  4. This is a unique and fleeting opportunity to reverse course from confrontation to cooperation and should therefore not be missed
    Mohamed ElBaradei – Mohamed ElBaradei SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  5. It could have been much sharper language and more balanced if they tried to address the entire issue.
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  6. a much clearer picture of Iran’s capabilities and how it intends to use them.
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  7. Our hope is that our nation and countries around the world will gain better insight on the true intentions of Iran
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago
  8. that would be designed to establish Iran as the leading power in the Middle East and to enhance the influence of Iran in other regions of the world.
    SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 3 weeks ago

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