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Pollution problems plague Tehran

Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:19 PM

With Tehran nestled in a basin between mountains,and most cars well over 20 years old, air pollution is a major problem. Thick smog blankets the city leaving some residents suffering from a range health issues such as burning eyes to respiratory problems. NBC News' Ali Arouzi reports from Tehran.

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