The UN has warned that Iran could be six months away from enriching uranium on an industrial scale. Should the West strike Iran’s nuclear facilities or maintain contact with the country?
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2007-02-28 07:49:58 · 7 answers · asked by josieyuen04 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
The issue is a complex one. First of all--that doesn't mean Iran will have nuclear weapons in six months--that will still take several years. Also, much of the Iranian nuclear program is located in hardened sites--a simple air strike won''t take it out.
The big problem is that the West has no leverage. For the Iranian regime, the nuclear program is a winner--it's making them popular with a large segment of the Iranian people--and with other countries in the region--because they are casting themselves as standing up tothe West (esp. the US).
We will have to be ready to act militarily at some point if this matter can't be resolved, granted. But I would favor a policy of engaging their government--along with a calculated program of economic measures--not necessarily punitive ones. The goal should be to discredit the pretensions of the Iranian regime as a "bulwark against imperialism"--and right now that's clearly not happening.
One big problem with getting a really effective process going is that right now we can't. As long as the US is in Iraq, the Iranians can use the anti-West rhetoric to secure their power base internallly and gain support in the region. In short, they hold the winning hand at the moment. Getting the US out of Iraq is crucial to dealing with Iran--because it is the vital first step in undermining their claims--and because they know full well that a military response--at least an effective one--by the West (the US, in ractice--we're the only ones with that kind of firepower) isn't going to be possible as long as we are bogged down in Iraq.
2007-02-28 08:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, I dont believe that Iran and the US are on the best terms so added fuel to the fire by striking them would be wrong, especially when the US uses uranium to produce weapons themselves and are the 2nd country who exports the most weapons abroad. Iran has a right to produce whatever they want however they want to, it is not for the US to make decisions for them when they themselves do whatever they want regardless if it is ruled against by the UN etc. Maintaining contact with them would be best. If Iran has reasons to use the uranium to cause harm on another country then there is nothing that anyone can do. They are their own state (country with their own government and laws) and can do what they wish, as do most other countries. Dont know if this helps you.
2007-02-28 16:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by R.S. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called saber rattling- exactly why does Iran want the attention?
2007-02-28 18:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by pavano_carl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we were going to, we would have done it already. Too tied up in the civil war in Iraq.
2007-02-28 16:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by ropemancometh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should ask Sweden to strike em. HA! LOL. Why do we have to do all the dirty work?
2007-02-28 20:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sara J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats some scary news. I think we should shut them down now while we still can.
2007-02-28 15:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by Christie G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to them softly, but carry a big stick.
2007-02-28 20:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋