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The emergence of XDR TB cases in Iran highlights the need to reinforce the Iranian TB policy with regard to control and detection strategies.

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There has been an increasing trend in drug resistance in recent years, particularly in retreatment cases. Hence, revision of the national TB control program, reevaluation of the role of the World Health Organization category II (CAT II) regimen, as well as the conducting of a nationwide drug resistance survey, are recommended.