Hagel’s Influence on Obama Administration’s Iran Policy and Biden’s Bilateral Talk Offer
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The passage hints at internal White House dynamics that could affect U.S. policy toward Iran, mentioning Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel and Vice President Biden’s willingness to hold bilater Chuck Hagel’s private advice to President Obama may steer the administration away from military acti Vice President Joe Biden publicly expressed openness to bilateral talks with Iran’s leadership. Th
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