Why is the U.S. so concerned with Iran getting a nuclear weapon?

Question

Pretend you are the president and already have a nuclear weapon. How stupid would you have to be- To believe you could use it ANYWHERE, and not have the U.S. or the U.N. destroy the whole country ( or the equivalent financially)

Answer 1

Because that's what he wants. He thinks that if he does that his god will come back to earth.

Answer 2

There are many reasons to be concerned with Iran's nuclear ambitions and i agree, to a certain degree, with the efforts to prevent them from aquiring them.
Iran is not a stable state, not in the traditional sense anyway. It is a theology, ruled by a religious ideology. Religion, coupled with weapons of mass destruction is not a good mix. One of my favorite sayings is that when you think god is no your side you will probably do anything.
I don't give a crap about Israel. I am sick and tired of those talking about Israel as if it some innocent little child that needs to be protected from harm. Israel has its own nuclear arsenal and those weapons are a main reason that Iran is racing to have its own nuclear arsenal.
How can you tell the Iranian people (forget their crazy leaders) that you can't have an A-bomb, but Israel can? Israel is not any more peaceful than Iran, most of its wars have been expansionist and aggressive. I said most, not all. Remember that each country or culture look at the world from their own viewpoint.
On the other hand, historically at least, Iran's Persial culture has not, not since the advent of Islam anyway, been expansionist.
Not to get diverted, i don't think that the present Iranian regime is stable enough to posses nuclear weapons. That is the truth in my view, but that does not mean that Iran in itself can't posses them. To it's north is Russia, to its east Pakistan and India and to its west Israel; all of them nuclear powers. To the average Iranian, when they look at the biggern picture, this is grossly unfair.
As for the USA and what it wants. Sadly, it is whatever is in the interest of Israel and this will not change anytime soon.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, they believe that if Islam comes under near destruction the 12th Imam who fell down a well will come back to lead Muslims into world domination. Almost like a Christ figure. They would most likely launch on Israel and look forward to the retaliation. They want this to happen. So i say if they want the Bomb so bad lets give them a few of ours. We have enough to spare and can delivered in a couple hours

Answer 4

Ok... my presidential aide just woke me from my sleep (remind me to hire women) and informs me that several American commercial airlines flying out of US airports were struck by nuclear-tipped missiles on take-off and landing. There appears to be no survivors and airport ground personnel were reported killed - number of deaths not ascertained for now. All flights were packed with people returning home for Christmas.

I am not going to put any of my fellow citizen at risk of being blown up with nuke devices. Hell i will be shirking my responsibility if i don't continue to ensure that American citizens enjoy all the freedom that they are entitled to.

And i definitely don't want my aide (including women) to interrupt my sleep with this kind of news. It would mean i did not do enough to prevent hostile governments from acquiring nuke technology for non-peaceful purpose. Because as you and i know, governments will have unofficial ways to let nuke weapons fall into the wrong hands.

Answer 5

Preisdent of US or Pres of iran?

The Pres of Iran is acting stupid - hates Israel - thinks that Iran is supposed to be the leader in bringing forth the 80 virgins and the 'new earth'

I am very concerned

Answer 6

Iran is not one of the most responsible countries in the World. We have a moral obligation to look out for others as well as for our own people. Would you want one of your ten year old neighborhood bullies to carry a handgun to school and be allowed to attend there with your own children? Would you want a new next-door neighbor to be allowed to cook up Meth in his side yard next to your kitchen? Think about it as you eat this afternoon or this evening. Talk to your friends about these. They are similar in nature to what you are asking about.

Answer 7

I'm concerned too. The nuclear stuff can get into the air and with the wind it would travel throughout the world probably.

Answer 8

The concern is that Islamic Militants will get a hold of nuclear material and use it against Israel. This could happen "tomorrow" in the form of a dirty bomb. Israel HAS nukes and defiantly would retaliate against the supplier.

See how this escalates things?

Answer 9

well im sorry but there is going to be the use of a nuclear weapon and it is going to be aimed towards europe (a country along the medditeranean) and it will miss and go in the sea instead, killing fish and bringing a new disease, all this will happen in WWIII. be prepared!

Answer 10

it is because US is afraid of any countries who developes nuclear weapon
US wants that only US has nuclear weapon, so that they can control the world esily.
Another thing is that Iran is the country of Islamic people, where Osama Bin Laden can get weapon for the terrorists. It harms to US if the Al-.... have nuclear weapon.

Answer 11

the fact that iran is an unstable nation. and if they fall on hard times, there is no garante they wont sell the weapons to others.