Christiane Amanpour
Christiane Amanpour on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Chances for Re-Election in Iran

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https://&start=14 In this analysis of the 2009 Iranian Election, Christiane Amanpour, a correspondent for CNN, discusses the favorability of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s candidacy because of his campaigning efforts. Amanpour describes how Ahmadinejad had overwhelming support because he traveled around Iran to rural areas among the poor populations in the country. As a … Continue reading

Hassan Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Reflects on the Policies of Ahmadinejad

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In this NBC interview with Ann Curry, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran reflects on the policies of his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. During his two-term presidency, Ahmadinejad shocked and scared some western audiences when he made claims that the Holocaust was a myth. President Rouhani addresses Ahmadinejad’s previous claims by stating … Continue reading