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The New York Times' Mark Landler discusses how Obama's response to escalating tensions with Iran will impact his campaign.
The escalating American confrontation with poses a major new political threat to as he heads into his campaign for re-election, presenting him with choices that could harm either the economic recovery or his image as a firm leader.
Sanctions against Iran's oil exports that the president signed into law on New Year's Eve started a fateful clock ticking. In late June, when the campaign is in full swing, Mr. Obama will have to decide whether to take action against countries, including some staunch allies, if they continue to buy Iranian oil through its central bank.
