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‘We have leverage over Iran,’ the right says

By Bria Felicien
July 24, 2018

1. We have leverage over Iran — and it's time to use it

From New York Post: "This gives the administration leverage."

2. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Religious persecution in Iran, China must end now

From USA TODAY: "Around the world, religious minorities are persecuted and stripped of human rights. This is an issue many countries must work together to solve."

3. Iran Should Heed Trump's Warning [OPINION]

From WBSM: "We will not stand by while Iran threatens us, either."

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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