One nuclear expert notes, "For countries that think the United States constitutes a threat, how should they react? In effect, there is no way to deter the United States other than by having nuclear weapons. No country can do that conventionally. The United States can overwhelm other countries conventionally."
Clearly, the United States has nuclear capabilities, but they have only used them once, in a time of war. Today, the message is clear. Those countries that have nuclear capabilities do not use them, for they know if they do, they will suffer the same nuclear consequences. Thus, the world stays "safe" because no one is ready to make the first move. Some say Iran is simply attempting to defend itself, while others are not so sure.
In conclusion, the Iranian nuclear development program is becoming increasingly difficult to manage by regulatory organizations, and it seems Iran will do what it wants, no matter what sanctions or polices are put in place by the IAEA and other organizations. Iran's nuclear program may simply be a way for it to survive in the volatile political arena of the Middle East, or it could be a real play for world domination. Right now, about all the world can do is wait and see what happens, unless a country like the U.S. decides to invade, and then, all out war and destruction could...
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