Washington's decision to label Iran's revolutionary guard a terrorist organisation and the ongoing war of words between the two is fuelling speculation.
So are we really in danger of another war or is it a solely a game who will blink first?
Bush or Ahmadinejad?
Inside Story investigates.
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This episode of Inside Story aired on 30th August 2007
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