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Ex-Iran President Seeks Comeback Against Odds
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Hashem Rafsanjani's increasing popularity as he runs for president in the 2013 elections in Iran. This reflects the high discontent of the urban middle class and the lack of alternatives in Iran. He owns Iran's second largest airline and has large business interests. At the same time he has close links to the religious leaders running the country. Economic sanctions have hurt the Iranian economy and the negotiations on nuclear development with the international community have reached an impasse, creating an opening for someone seen as a pragmatic leader who can also help businesses recover.
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