Originally posted by Defcon5
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The argument that it needs nukes to protect its people because other countries have nukes is circular reasoning. It can only justify having nukes in terms of actual threats to its security. What are those threats? How serious are they. I think you'll come up with a dry hole on that question. The truth is Iran has regional ambitions that would be significantly advanced if it had a nuke force.
But you see how regional ambitions quickly take a back seat to national security. Now Iran is now focused on the economic aspect of its national security, which is a critical element for its survival. We are now in the process of negotiating with Iran a return to economic health in return for absolute certainty that she will not be able to build a nuke.
The yellow flags are flying. Iran, being a nation of suburb traders, will try to keep as much of its nuclear program as it can. We've learned that lesson before. In Iran a good deal is not a balanced deal, but one in which Iran gets the better of it. This is their standard of honor. If we can shape a deal that satisfies both objectives, all the better.
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