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Sanctions threaten ancient tradition in Iran
Trade restrictions over nuclear programme are hurting local farmers and could even affect an age-old practice.
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2012 19:34

Iran is facing the possibility of more sanctions after talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency over its nuclear programme broke down again in Vienna.

The trade restrictions are hurting local farmers and could even threaten an ancient harvest, as Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports from central Iran.

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