Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, has declared the lifting of sanctions on the country as his top priority - even as he also insists that he won't budge an inch from the Islamic Republic's positions on key issues, including the controversial nuclear program. (Amir Taheri)

Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, has declared the lifting of sanctions on the country as his top priority - even as he also insists that he won't budge an inch from the Islamic Republic's positions on key issues, including the controversial nuclear program.

Amir Taheri

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