According to Wikileaks released cables, many Middle Eastern countries want the United States to do something about Iran's nuclear proliferation program. Considering that just yesterday, Iran announced that they have everything they need to create a nuclear weapon, one would think we should do something about this...just like we did with Iraq, right?
Well, we are all witnessing how the Iraq conflict played out and is playing out still currently. Unfortunately, a preliminary attack like some Arab nations alledgely support, would not be the best solution. Much like the current North Korea situation, we should use diplomacy and talks by heads of state and the Cabinets of nations involved to see how we may stall this process or eliminate. While it is hypocritical to stop a country from nuclear proliferation when we in the U.S. have thousands of nuclear weapons, there is no reason for any nation to have them. While in a pragmatic sense this is just seemingly silly, everyone must agree that nuclear weapons are inherently bad for society. If we could perhaps create a treaty with Iran, much like the SMART treaty with Russia currently on board, we must secede nuclear weapons and destroy them so Iran can feel comfortable, and we must also adit that peace is the answer, and hopefully sign a treaty that will establish positive relations with Iran, regardless of their human rights violations (and ours), this issue must be addressed imminently.
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