Episode
Frontline: Showdown With Iran
Overview
As the U.S. and Iran compete for influence across the Middle East, FRONTLINE examines how U.S. efforts to install democracy in Iraq have served to strengthen Iran’s position as an emerging global power.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 26
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2007-10-23
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Showdown With Iran is Episode 2 in Season 26 of Frontline. It aired on 2007-10-23. The runtime is 55 min.
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