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US Wrestlers in Iran
In 1998, Iran invited an American wrestling team to a tournament in Tehran as a goodwill gesture.The five Americans were the first to visit the Islamic Republic officially since the two countries had become sworn enemies two decades earlier.
US wrestler Shawn Charles spoke to Witness about the importance of the trip.
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