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Kamala Harris’ policy on iran

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Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Public statementsNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Kamala Harris’ answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Reference: “I would also look toward expanding it,” Harris told Lawrence O’Donnell on “The Last Word” program on MSNBC. “To be honest with y...” ‐bloomberg.com

100% Voter Support: 4 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 15hrs ago

Kamala Harris voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 585 voters that have pledged to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Harris has strongly supported diplomatic engagement and multilateral efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, as shown by her support for the JCPOA and calls for a return to negotiations. She has repeatedly emphasized diplomacy as the preferred path. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Harris has generally opposed military escalation with Iran, favoring diplomatic solutions. She has called for restraint and criticized actions that could lead to war, such as the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, warning about the risk of broader conflict.

Agree

Yes, but only if they develop nuclear weapons

Harris has indicated that the development of nuclear weapons by Iran would be a red line, supporting the JCPOA to prevent this outcome. While she would prefer diplomatic solutions, she has not ruled out military options if Iran were to develop nuclear weapons, aligning with mainstream Democratic policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only with missile strikes

While Harris supports maintaining a strong U.S. military and has not ruled out the use of force in extreme circumstances, she has not advocated for limited strikes as a primary policy. She has emphasized the risks of escalation and unintended consequences, as seen in her response to the Soleimani strike. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Kamala Harris has consistently advocated for diplomacy and multilateral engagement over direct military conflict. As Vice President and Senator, she supported the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and criticized the Trump administration's withdrawal from it, emphasizing the importance of avoiding unnecessary wars in the Middle East. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,641 voters that identify as Democratic.

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