Iran, nuclear weapons?

Question

How could the U.S. stop Iran from trying to get nuclear weapons, other than going to war?

Answer 1

They have resigned to Iran having nuclear weapons with the danger of an arms race in the middle east. Iran's first target, made very well public, is Israel, her second is sunni arab countries.

Answer 2

I think this is a global crisis. I'd hate to pull this card, but in a region crippled by Theocracy and devotion to Jihad, can we really feel safe in a world where Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a button push away from killing thousands?

I think several countries need to join together to stop this monster before it gets out of hand. We need foreign support, but most importantly we need the world to understand the danger in this situation so we can act as a unified group in defense of our right to safety.

(and Michael W, because Israel didn't make threats of complete destruction for one of the U.S.'s allies. Or because the main religion in Israel doesn't have a commandment of Holy War. That's why)

Answer 3

Did the US try to stop the Israelis having nuclear weapons illegally NO. I wonder why ?

Answer 4

preemptive strike.

Answer 5

they should leave them

they have right to have nuclear weapons just like many!!!

Answer 6

To the OP, Iran just wants nuclear reactors to provide power to their country.

Running a nuclear reactor isn't the same as being able to create nuclear weapons.

Educate yourself about the subject.

Answer 7

Iran never said "Israel should be wipped off the map" they said Zionism should, so if Zionism is another word for Israel then its applicable.

Seeing that this is the case, Israel stands for Zionist. Therefore Zionists is the same as Extremists (So Mr Iran was right in saying they should be wiped off the map)

Now im not saying Israel, Im saying Zionism.

But even if i did say Israel...... WHAT YOU GOIN' DO!?

lol....

Answer 8

There is simply no other way! Message from Europe is clear, as EU foreign affairs spokesman said, "There is no other alternative but diplomacy".

Sanctions are not a clear deterrent as US has been using sanctions against Iran for over 30 years now, Iranians are used to it now. Iran has support from Russian and China, and it seems problem between US & China might escalate into 2nd cold war. So Russia is behind Iran for now.

Highly unlikely Iranian government can be overthrown. Currently US is trying using terrorist or separatist organizations against Iran.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/...

Iran actually wants NW as a deterrent to Israel in the first place, so if Iran is to pressurized to halt enriching uranium, Israel MUST disarm as well.

Attack is also not a solution even if US and particularly Israel is keen on doing. There are so many concerns, dangers and scenarios. The greatest danger being that the conflict might lead to regional or worse world war.

Generals at the top have raised their clear opposition against any attack against Iran. Admiral Mullen (Chairman Joint Chief of Staff) warned US can not afford to open another front, sentiment shared by most in the military. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned, the war against Iran will be disastrous on many levels.

So any direct conflict is unlikely, even though Israel is really perusing US to back such attack. Some say Israel will try to attack Iran before January. Alternative options - there are no alternatives, for now anyway, as Iran has cleared refused to stop enriching uranium.

Answer 9

Iran does not have to worry about the US , they have to worry about Israel . Israel is gonna deal with this as they should