Let me be clear: Under no circumstances can Iran be allowed to have nuclear weapons. ... To ensure that Iran never gets nuclear weapons, we need to keep all options on the table. Let me reiterate--all options must remain on the table.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edwards states Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and that all policy options, including military force, must be considered to prevent this.
- In plain terms
- Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, so we must keep every possible action available to stop them.
- What can you take from it?
- Preventing nuclear proliferation may require keeping all strategic options open.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the risks of threatening force?
- Can deterrence succeed without explicit threats?
Another view
Keeping all options on the table can escalate tensions and reduce diplomatic space.
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