I would like to make a few comments about the deal with Iran. First, from our point of view, we are afraid of Iran getting the bomb because either they would use it, or they would give it to a terrorist group and they would use it, and I believe this. From Iran's point of view, they saw us attacking Iraq and they fear that they would be next, so they want a way to prevent us from doing so, so they would decide to get the bomb for protection. Many of my friends from the Middle East (yes, I have them) tell me this, and yes, I can see their point of view. What would you do if you were an Iranian, and you saw the U.S. attacking their neighbor?
I won't post anything about the deal, for they are published worldwide, and you know the conditions as well as I, so I don't need to discuss them here.
All I can say is that I hope it works. I hope BOTH and the U.S. and Iran will keep their ends of the bargain, and I hope Iran will rejoin the world community of nations; that is, I hope they do not promote any hostile actions towards any other country in the form of terrorism or otherwise, and that includes both the U.S. and Israel. Their sanctions, if all goes well, will be lifted, and they will become prosperous again. The Iranian citizens are grateful, and they want to live normal lives.
I also know that Iran will continue to build their arsenal of conventional weapons, and will have Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) that will reach the U.S. All I can say here is that the U.S. and other countries, and that includes Russia, China, Europe, and the rest of the Middle East should make them aware that should they obtain the bomb and use it, on a missile or otherwise, they should know of the consequences: they will be retaliated against with assured destruction to the entire country.
Hopefully, we will never come to this.
Therefore, however imperfect the treaty is now, I hope it goes through, and I hope it works.
Best of luck, and prosperity, to Iran if they decide to keep their part of the bargain.
