In June 2019 tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated after a U.S. surveillance drone was shot down by Iran’s revolutionary guard in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. claimed it was an “unprovoked attack” and the drone was flying in international airspace. 2 weeks earlier the Trump administration blamed Iran for the attacks on two oil tankers who were bombed in the Gulf of Oman. Iran denied any involvement. In early June Iran announced that it would break its uranium stockpile limit set under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Under the deal Iran was allowed to keep a maximum of 660 pounds of uranium enriched to 3.67%. Analysts predict that if the uranium is enriched to 20% or more Iran would be capable of developing nuclear weapons.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
No
@9M7CZFP3mos3MO
The 1979 Iranian revolution promised three goals: social justice, freedom and democracy, and independence from great power tutelage.
@9FLBD9710mos10MO
While the blow of an explosion can kill many million people in one blow, radiation poisoning is one of the most cruel way to die, as it leads to the body slowly decomposing itself. Most people are not able to properly protect themselves from radiation poisoning.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
No, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels
@9F7SL9N11mos11MO
I personaly would not like to lose my life in a fight that does not effect me just because i got drafted.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
Yes
@9JDGJQB6mos6MO
We currently have 3 escalations in progress (Israel/Hamas, China/Taiwan, Hothies/US). To add another conflict would stretch our military resources to the limit.
@9F8MGYB11mos11MO
I'd reckon that the last time we went and invaded a random country would be evidence enough to not do it again. The invasion of Iran would be quick, the occupation would be long and drawn out. Do we really want another Iraq or Afghanistan?
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they develop nuclear weapons
@9M7CZFP3mos3MO
If Iran acquired nuclear weapons, Israel's nuclear deterrence would be checked, because Iran would have the option to retaliate with a nuclear destruction.
@9G2KLGM10mos10MO
No, the U.S shouldn't even get involved with Iran because countless lives will be lost in both countries.
@9FLRBWF10mos10MO
I slightly agree with this, if Iran develops nuclear weapons then we should fright try t negotiate and then try using means of force
@9FLBD9710mos10MO
Nuclear weapons should generally not be used. Both the explosion as well as the nuclear fallout are completely inhumane and no matter what, they should not be used.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
@9D5XBHH12mos12MO
No, because a war with Iran will only benefit Jewish interest.
@8J8CLTQ4yrs4Y
@9C5KXGM1yr1Y
No, because war with Iran will only benefit Jewish interest.
@8FY4KX44yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they openly attack the US. The US should never strike first.
@8FR9NT34yrs4Y
If they continue to disregard the safety of the world with development of certain weapons, strengthening or aiding terrorists organizations, and causing other human attrocities.
@8FC772F4yrs4Y
Yes but only if they provoke us.
@8D7LQQV4yrs4Y
No, unless they attack the US
No, but efforts should be made to destabilize the current authoritarian government there and support a secular democratic republic.
@9BBKWFGIndependent1yr1Y
Going to ‘ war’ won’t solve the problem USshould stop JPCOA negotiating with the murders from of the Islamic Republic, freeze more Iranian assets increase sanctions , declare IRI a funder of terrorism condemn the gender apartheid in Iran and do MUCH more to support the Iranians fight for liberty
@96GLZPQ2yrs2Y
No, but both the U.S.A. and Iran should come to a mutual agreement of a nuclear phaseout and establish moves towards environmentally friendly technologies.
@9474P2G2yrs2Y
No, unless Iran attacks us.
@8VPTCRJLibertarian3yrs3Y
Only if your attacked and if Saudi Arabia has a problem with Iran because their state support of two different sects they need to use their own army because they have the biggest defense bugget in their region.
@8VGZP9YRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, only if Iran poses a serious threat to us or our allies.
@8G363ZF4yrs4Y
No, but keep the pressure on them
@98WMYYF1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they’re closer to having nuclear weapons
@98GVY992yrs2Y
@8TDBBCJ3yrs3Y
No, war should be a last resort.
Yes, but only to depose the current unpopular government
@8G4HFRL4yrs4Y
Try to avoid war but never allow a country to create or fund violence against the USA
@missMoshie 5 days5D
No, the U.S. should aid Iran and provide reparations for its covert interference with Iran's democratically elected leadership in the 1930's which directly lead to the current situation in the area.
@9N8MT4F 1wk1W
No, and the U.S. needs to avoid ground-invasion war unless it receives a direct provocation or attack, and even then evaluate all options and only use it as a last resort. The goal is to save lives and taxpayer money whenever possible.
@9QQGJ583wks3W
Any hostile act carried out against the U.S. or its interests should be dealt with in a manner that not only meets out swift, overwhelming retribution but provides a strong disincentive to the beligerent party to ever again contemplate such actions. Iran has crossed that line many times and should be held to account by all means necessary: economically, socially, and militarily.
@9Q3FWR8Independent4wks4W
It truly depends, I would prefer if we can end this peacefully but if not then finish it quickly and efficiently.
@GloopdevIndependent1mo1MO
We don't need to escalate into a full scare war because a local power shot down our stupid drone. Completely unnecessary waste of human life.
@9NSG5YLConstitution2mos2MO
Increase military presence and posture in the region. F- around and find out policy is the the best deterrent.
@9NN9QV52mos2MO
No. The military should not exist to invade other countries because it is unethical and kills innocent civilians and that isn’t acceptable no matter what happens.
@9N6HH7L2mos2MO
No, because why would we want to fight people for no reason. I don't want our people to die.I want me and everyone to be safe.
@9MGL3BT2mos2MO
All significant understanding of the government of Iran seem to indicate that they wish to be seen as a major player on the world scene much as they once were during the times of the Ottoman and classical Persian Empire. The US should work towards making them feel included within the international political scene without making unnecessary concessions, making it clear that more moderate, peaceful, and democratic policies will be rewarded with potential increased partnerships. War, at this stage, should not even be on the table.
@9MFM53K2mos2MO
The U.S should do everything they can to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, be it diplomatic or through war
@9MB5KZW 3mos3MO
Yes, but only in extreme cases mainly with precise missile and drone strikes to change Iran's regime
@9M9V9VS3mos3MO
America wrongly overthrew the democratically elected president of Iran, America should apologize and pledge to get troops out of the Middle eastern region
@9M9KGVF3mos3MO
yes but only if they start to build a massive army and we know they are planing on attacking or mass producing nuclear weapons/missiles
@9M3KVCG3mos3MO
No, not yet. Unless Iran or their proxies hit us first, it is not yet in our best interest. Also we need to get our own military 'combat ready' first before we go into another war.
@9LZ6DC93mos3MO
No, but I believe we should find a way to remove the current regime in Iran as it is an extremely backwards State that heavily restricts the rights of it's people, especially women
@9LYCNWL3mos3MO
We should stop acting like Israel is an actual genuine positive influence on the Middle East and acknowledge Iran and other countries as political entities worth diplomacy
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