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'Russia could play important role in US-Iran relations'

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Published 11 March, 2009, 22:33

US relations with Iran could hinge on help from Russia, says Walid Phares of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who also says the US needs Russia to ensure Central Asia does not attract Taliban activity.

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