Obama’s policies created new paths for Iranian expansion

By James Jay Carafano

Published October 21, 2013 4:00am ET

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Obama’s policies created new paths for Iranian expansion — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani listens to a question during an address hosted by the Asia Society and the Council on Foreign Relations in midtown Manhattan on Sept. 26. (AP/John Minchillo) | John Minchillo

It was a terrible year for Tehran. With the 2009 election fast approaching, the mullahs tried to buy votes by giving away free produce. Rather than appease the masses, the giveaway sparked cries of “death to potatoes.”

Frustration with the rigged election ignited the “Green Revolution,” which threatened to bring down the government. Internal strife was not the only problem.

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