Iran's double talk leaves U.S., allies plenty of bad options

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Author(s)	USA Today editorial board
Source	USA Today
Date	August 23, 2006
URL	http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-08-23-iran-edit_x.htm
Quote	"The point is to inch forward and allow no daylight to open up among allies. If and when it becomes clear that Iran won't budge, the alliance against it can be solid enough to inflict what pain is possible. Iran's economy depends on oil riches and handouts. Reducing trade and the refined gasoline Iran that imports (because it doesn't have enough refineries) are potential pressure points."

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