Talking about the Cold War, the crisis today that could attain the magnitude of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis is, of course, Iran's fulfilling its nuclear ambitions.

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In the midst of the international crisis over Iran's nuclear program, journalist Ted Koppel spent three weeks speaking with people around that country.

NPR: Koppel: Inside Iran, 'The Most Dangerous Nation'

This represents a real threat to the U.S. If Iran goes nuclear the chances of facing a crisis similar to the 1962 Cuban crisis is higher.

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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has warned that a crisis involving a nuclear Iran is in the "foreseeable future".

BBC: Henry Kissinger

He cited a number of principles a new government will embrace: security, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, economic responsibility in the face of the global financial crisis, increasing equality in sharing burdens and lowering the cost of living, including the cost of apartments.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

He cited a number of principles a new government will embrace: security, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, economic responsibility in the face of the global financial crisis, diplomatic responsibility, increasing equality in sharing burdens, and lowering the cost of living, including the cost of apartments.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS