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December 14, 2010

Australia Rejects View of Iran as "Rogue State"
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The Australian government has reportedly broken with the views of the
U.S. and its allies on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. cables released by
Wiki Leaks show Australian intelligence agencies see Iran’s nuclear
program as a "deterrent" in the face of threatened military attack by
Israel and the United States. The cables also show Australian officials
have raised concerns about the likelihood of a unilateral military
strike on Iran and have rejected labeling Iran a "rogue state."



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