Bull semen and cigarettes: Just a few things the US exports to Iran

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Though it's the one remaining member of the "Axis of Evil," the value of U.S. exports to Iran has reportedly increased tenfold since George Bush took office. While there are reportedly strict rules about what the U.S. can ship over there, they apparently aren't too limited--US tobacco companies have reportedly exported $158 million worth of cigarettes to the nation since 2000, more than any other product. The U.S. has also sold Iran about $12.6 million worth of bull semen. You're welcome, Mr. Ahmadinejad.

The value of yearly trade with Iran has skyrocketed from $8 million in 2001 to $146 million in 2007, totalling $546 million since the president's tenure began. Yet Bush keeps pushing multi-country sanctions on Iran. Looks like he either hasn't been paying attention to this trade increase or has just turned a blind eye.

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