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In this Sept. 27, 1951 file photo, Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh rides on the shoulders of cheering crowds in Tehran's Majlis Square, outside the parliament building, after reiterating his oil nationalization views to his supporters. In 2018, as Iran deals with President Donald Trump's decision to pull America from the nuclear deal with world powers, more are invoking the 1953 CIA-backed coup that toppled Mossadegh as proof the U.S. cannot be trusted. (AP Photo, File)

As US pushes Tehran, Iran recalls American-backed 1953 coup

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

Iran’s former hard-line president asks Rouhani to resign

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Various currencies are displayed without the going rate on a money exchange shop window in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Money exchange shops across Iran cautiously reopened on Tuesday after being shut for five months amid economic turmoil fanned by America's withdraw from the nuclear deal. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Iranian lawmakers oust minister in victory for hard-liners

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

In this July 30, 2018, photo, an Iranian street money exchanger holds a U.S. banknote in downtown Tehran, Iran. As the Trump administration readies to re-impose sanctions on Iran that were lifted by the Obama administration under the nuclear deal, American allies fear greater regional instability. Sanctions on trade in Iranian metals and automobiles go back into effect Monday. The more significant sanctions _ those on Iran’s oil sector and central bank _ go back into effect in November (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iran president strikes hard line as some US sanctions resume

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani struck a hard line Monday as the U.S. restored some sanctions that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

Donald Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran that were lifted by Barack Obama

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Iran’s parliament to question president over economic woes

By AMIR VAHDAT - Associated Press

This combination of two pictures shows U.S. President Donald Trump, left, on July 22, 2018, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Feb. 6, 2018. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Rouhani says Trump’s ‘empty threats’ not worth a response

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Iran replaces central bank governor amid currency’s decline

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with a group of foreign ministry officials in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, July 22, 2018. Rouhani warned President Donald Trump against provoking his country while indicating peace between the two nations might still be possible. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Trump tweets as US ramps up pressure on Iran

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In this file photo taken March 20, 2017, House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., questions then-FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers on Capitol Hill in Washington, during the committee's hearing regarding allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Jim Himes: Donald Trump threatening Iran for political points

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Austrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen, right, attend a military welcome ceremony as part of a meeting in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

Austria discusses Iran diplomat case with visiting Rouhani

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People demonstrate against the arrival of Iranian President Hassan Rohani in Bern, Switzerland, Monday, July 2, 2018. The Iranian President Hassan Rohani will be in Switzerland for a two days state visit. (Anthony Anex/Keystone via AP)

Iran president arrives in Switzerland, nuclear deal in mind

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In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP) ** FILE **

Hassan Rouhani, Iranian president, scrambles to save nuclear deal with trip to Europe

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday he'd send his foreign minister to negotiate with countries remaining in the nuclear deal after Donald Trump's decision to pull America from the deal, warning he otherwise would restart enriching uranium &quot;in the next weeks.&quot; (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

The Latest: Macron calls US exit from Iran deal a ‘mistake’

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In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP) ** FILE **

Iran threatens uranium enrichment, Israel braces for worst after Trump pulls out of nuclear deal

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2017 file photo, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, second right, speaks at a military parade marking the 37th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, just outside Tehran, Iran. Rouhani has seen his influence wane as his signature achievement, the nuclear deal with world powers, is now under threat from President Donald Trump. Economic problems, as well as some suggesting a military dictatorship for the country, suggest Iran’s domestic politics may swing back toward hard-liners and further weaken the once-popular president. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

The Latest: Rouhani: Iran will negotiate with others on deal

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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2017 file photo, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, second right, speaks at a military parade marking the 37th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, just outside Tehran, Iran. Rouhani has seen his influence wane as his signature achievement, the nuclear deal with world powers, is now under threat from President Donald Trump. Economic problems, as well as some suggesting a military dictatorship for the country, suggest Iran’s domestic politics may swing back toward hard-liners and further weaken the once-popular president. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

Iran president’s influence wanes as nuclear deal threatened

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

In this May 5, 2018 photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on tax reform at Cleveland Public Auditorium and Conference Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Trump says he will announce his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump declares US leaving ‘horrible’ Iran nuclear accord

By CATHERINE LUCEY and JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani listens to explanations on new nuclear achievements at a ceremony to mark &quot;National Nuclear Day,&quot; in Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 9, 2018. Rouhani said Monday that despite many attempts, the U.S. has &quot;failed to destroy&quot; the landmark 2015 deal between Iran and world powers. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

Iranian president lashes out at US as Iran marks Nuclear Day

By AMIR VAHDAT - Associated Press

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, left, Russia's President Vladimir Putin, right, and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wave after a group photo in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey are meeting in the Turkish capital for talks on Syria's future. The leaders are expected to reaffirm their commitment to Syria's territorial integrity and the continuation of local cease-fires when they meet Wednesday. (Tolga Bozoglu/Pool Photo via AP)

Donald Trump steps back from quick withdrawal in Syria

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times