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U.S. Policy on Iran by Peter Katel, November 16, 2007

Would a nuclear-armed Iran endanger the United States?

In October President Bush said Iran’s nuclear program raised the specter of World War III. Then Vice President Cheney warned of “serious consequences” if Iran stayed on course as a “terror-supporting state.” The heated rhetoric is widely seen as calculated to raise the specter of military action against Iran.

Other Iran-watchers say military action could further endanger U.S. forces fighting next door in Iraq. They urge the administration to aid dissidents rather than counter Iran by military force.

* Would a nuclear-armed Iran endanger the United States?
* Does U.S. support help pro-democracy dissidents influence Iran’s policies?
* Is Iran fomenting instability in Iraq?

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