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"For years Dubai was a huge headache for the administration because it was unwilling to enforce sanctions," said Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies in Washington, and an adviser to the Obama administration on its sanctions policy. "That's changed."
Iran's willingness to take part in a fresh round of talks with world powers in Baghdad next month is being hailed by some as proof that it has suddenly become serious about negotiating on its nuclear program. But experts say Tehran's engagement is hardly a gesture of goodwill. Rather it's an act of economic desperation.
"I think there's no doubt that the Iranians are right at the table because of sanctions, particularly the ones in recent months which have been very punishing," said Mr. Dubowitz.
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