Why President Hassan Rouhani seeks a stronghold in the critical region Comment () Tweet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is actively courting good favor in Mauritania, which has raised eyebrows among international observers. Mauritania celebrated the 53rd anniversary of its independence from French colonial rule on Wednesday. The State Department issued its usual message of congratulations from the secretary himself. "The United States fully supports Mauritania's democratic and economic development. We look forward to finding new opportunities to promote human rights and expand trade and investment," said John Kerry in a written statement, stressing the U.S. ambition to work...
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