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Well, look at all the countries that scrapped their nuclear programs and with that got invaded (Iraq, Libya, Ukraine).

And look at those who actually developed nuclear weapons and ensured they have a strong defense deterrent (such as North Korea).

You're looking at it with a very north-atlantic centred perspective.




> You're looking at it with a very north-atlantic centred perspective.

So? You say that like it is a bad thing.

I didn't say Iran is completely illogical in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The comparison to North Korea is most apt. I don't want another North Korea situation, one is enough thanks. This one would be worse.

Why? Because Saudi Arabia and Egypt and others will then likely decide they have to get nuclear weapons too. I don't care about "fair", I want fewer countries with nuclear weapons not more - for obvious reasons.




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