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Originally Posted by Adak
Do you believe we should "draw a red line" as described in the UN speech by the Israeli PM, and if we do draw such a line, and it is crossed, what should we do then?
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We should not publicly "draw a red line". That ties our hands if Iran calls our bluff and gives them time to prepare for an attack.
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I realize "bomb them into the stone age", is one approach, but I'm looking for more sensible suggestions.
What do you think?
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For right now, keep the status quo and be willing to make a deal with the Iranian regime. Our current sanctions are crippling the Iranian economy, especially the Revolutionary Guards, and many Iranians are VERY upset with the regime. We have people monitoring Iranian nuclear facilities so we will know if they make a run for the bomb. We are basically trying to break them before they get too close for comfort.
If Iran gets the bomb, there is a very small chance they will actually use it but may become much bolder in supporting their proxies throughout the world. As much as neoconservatives talk, the Iranian regime is a rational one. The CIA recognizes this and the Israeli equivalent recognizes this. If they get the bomb, they will likely act just as North Korea and Pakistan did, which BTW are much more unstable regimes, and protect it all costs. They will not give their special toy away. Remember, we don't trust politicians in this country. What makes us think that Iranian politicians are any more truthful?
However, Iran getting the bomb is against US national interests. I have confidence we will do something if they get too close but no one knows what we are planning. My top guesses are a bombing campaign against the nuclear facilities or a very nasty cyberwarfare campaign. BTW, we are at (cyber) war with Iran right now.