I do not agree with columnist Steve Chapman concerning Iran (“Misreading Iranian threat,” Commentary, Sept. 28). Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world. If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, it would immediately become a more formidable base for international terrorism. It would very likely increase its support of terrorism around the world.
Iran is now governed by an Islamic dictatorship. If this dictatorship were to acquire nuclear weapons, it would almost certainly use them if its survival was threatened.
I see no alternative to war. An economic embargo against Iran is likely to fail. Iran has substantial oil reserves. It therefore has substantial economic influence. Other than the U.S., very few countries would support an economic embargo against Iran.
A war with Iran could be very costly. There might be very strong resistance. But I see no alternative to war.
When good men and women are confronted by an evil so profound that it threatens the peace and tranquillity of the nation, there can be no substitute for victory.
