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ianks | 8 months ago

No one in their right mind wants the Supreme Leader armed with nukes… but there are many ways to prevent this outcome.

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croes|8 months ago

Would it change much if Iran had nukes?

Israel has nukes too so as soon Iran bombs Israel they strike back, not to mention the US reaction.

MAD would lead to a stalemate

grumple|8 months ago

Iran believes in martyrdom, which absolutely changes the reasoning. They would destroy Israel in a heartbeat even if it meant losing 90% of their population.

Aachen|8 months ago

I first read this as referring to Trump but I can't quite place the rest of the comment. Do you mean whoever is in charge of Iran or is it a way of saying both/either?

luckylion|8 months ago

Supreme Leader (officially Supreme Leadership Authority) is the head of state of Iran, combining both political and religious ultimate power, appointed for life.

TurboTveit|8 months ago

It is the official title for the head of state in Iran.