US sees sanctions impact on Iranian politics
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American officials are hailing the election of an Iranian president who vows to seek relief from international sanctions as the first tangible evidence that the US strategy is influencing Tehran's nuclear policy.
The draconian sanctions have wreaked havoc on the Iranian economy and weighed heavily in the June 14 vote for Hasan Rohani, a candidate who openly criticized how his country's leadership has handled the nuclear file. (AP)
