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While the idea of nuclear proliferation is alarming, the real question is: who will take decisive action to prevent it? The situation draws parallels with the fable of “Belling the Cat,” where a group devises a plan to protect themselves from a predatory feline but faces the challenge of determining who among them will execute the risky plan.
The International Context
The concern over a nuclear Iran is not confined only to the U.S. The European nations, along with China and Russia, also fear the implications of an unstable theocratic regime wielding nuclear weapons on their borders. For all involved, the recognition is clear: a nuclear Iran poses more than just a regional threat; it could destabilize global security and politics.