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.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are developing nuclear weapons and diplomacy is unsuccessful.
@michaelconnely2yrs2Y
This depends on Iran. This is a military intelligence area where I will not comment. You do not project your intentions. It is unwise.
Deleted2yrs2Y
If they attack first, we attack.
@8Y6FBB22yrs2Y
If they strike first we strike back harder
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when there is sufficient evidence that Iran attacks the US or an ally, then we should consider that an act of war and respond appropriately.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when there is sufficient evidence that Iran attacks the US or an ally, then we should consider that an act of war and respond appropriately
@8XQ89Y52yrs2Y
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there's sufficient evidence that Iran attacks the US or an ally, then we should consider that an act of war and respond appropriately
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there's undeniable evidence that Iran attacks the US or an ally, then we should consider that an act of war and respond appropriately
@8XNT9ZQ2yrs2Y
No, only as a last resort as it will surely pull their allies into a war with us.
@8XMFL272yrs2Y
Yes. Iran as the number one state sponsor of terrorism is already at war with us.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if Iran attacks the US or an ally, then we should consider that an act of war and respond appropriately
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is largely agreed to be a necessary action. If Iran attacks the U.S. or one of our allies, that is an act of war and we may respond appropriately.
@8VL9DP43yrs3Y
We should try and be diplomatic, but if it comes to war then we should go to war.
@8WP9ZHD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they come at us first. For example, if the US knows they are going to war with us or just gets that feeling then yes.
@8W9KX2R3yrs3Y
no, unless people are in grave danger
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, we should go to war with the Taliban instead
@8VC7WDN3yrs3Y
No, but defend ourselves in the event that Iran directly attacks the U.S. or openly declares war on the U.S.
@842VWLK3yrs3Y
yes, but only if: 1. they have developed nuclear weapons. 2. they have committed an assault against our country, mainly on our homeland, and 3. if large amounts of U.S citizens were killed or injured in an attack.
@8V5PJ3X3yrs3Y
Given provocation, why not.
@63ZXW6N3yrs3Y
No, unless there's true danger.
@8TF44GJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they develop nuclear weapons and the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels
@8TB798W3yrs3Y
Yes, because Iran has been at war with us since 1979.
@8MF2HYV3yrs3Y
No, the US should not go war with countries based solely on the development of nuclear weapons, particularly when we aren't actually addressing or decreasing our own stockpile of them (or Russia's).
@8SLNGKB3yrs3Y
I am with both stances.
@8SJL5BT3yrs3Y
only if they do something bad
@8SFDLS63yrs3Y
No, but only when it is absolutely necessary to achieve goals unobtainable through diplomatic channels. (Goals that do not enforce strong American ideals)
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, But only with strikes to Iran's military bases and not civilian populations.
@7DY97Z83yrs3Y
No, and I think that The United States should not be involved with foreign affairs.
@8RV5FY73yrs3Y
I think that we should try to negotiate with diplomatic channels first, then if that is not met we need to enter in with military force to prevent major catastrophes.
@8R5QLL33yrs3Y
The U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels unless they develop nuclear weapons.
@6HQ4HQ53yrs3Y
No, unless they attack first. We should try diplomacy first
@8R377JD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they pose a direct threat
@8QBN3S93yrs3Y
Yes, if they attack us or provoke us
@84JHJXZ3yrs3Y
Only if Iran attacks the United States and if Congress approves of war.
@8P3ZQ4P3yrs3Y
If there is undeniable evidence that they were behind an attack then yes
@8L3W97X4yrs4Y
only if we are attacked or threatened
@78S5M874yrs4Y
@86KXRPK4yrs4Y
Yes only if it's the last option
@8JGSKD54yrs4Y
if necessary, but war should always be avoided if possible
@8JN5ZTL4yrs4Y
War should not be taken lightly. Only as a last resort.
@88TNS444yrs4Y
Only if there is undeniable evidence that Iran is planning an imminent attack on the US.
@8HB749H4yrs4Y
increase the international pressure again
@8CMCHPM4yrs4Y
No, only as an absolute last resort if literally nothing else works.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, stay out of Middle East conflicts
