Escalating War of Words Ahead of UN Report on Iran Nuclear Program

November 07, 2011 from Al Jazeera English

Foreign scientists have helped Iran overcome key hurdles in its pursuit of nuclear weapons, according to leaked information from a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The full text, which is due to be released this week has raised alarm in the West, with Israel said to be considering military action to halt Iran's nuclear program. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari reports from Tehran, where ordinary residents are dismissive of the latest international threats.

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