How to Defuse Iran

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Author(s)	Flynt Leverett, Hillary Mann Leverett
Source	The New York Times
Date	December 11, 2007
URL	http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/11/opinion/11leverett.html
Quote	"From the American side, any new approach must address Iran’s security by clarifying that Washington is not seeking regime change in Tehran, but rather changes in the Iranian government’s behavior. (While Secretary Rice has said recently that overthrowing the mullahs is not United States policy, President Bush has pointedly refused to affirm her statements.) To that end, the United States should be prepared to put a few assurances on the table."

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This item argues for the position United States should negotiate with Iran on the topic Iranian nuclear crisis.

This item argues against the position Iranian regime overthrow should be encouraged on the topic Iranian nuclear crisis.