Drought stricken, Iran buys US wheat for first time in 27 years

Tue, 08/26/2008 - 03:16 - AFP - Wire stories

NEW YORK (AFP) - Wracked by drought, Iran has turned to the United States for wheat for the first time in 27 years, marking a setback for Tehran's search for agricultural self-sufficiency.

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