THE ONLY VIABLE LONG-TERM STRATEGY AGAINST IRAN IS REGIME CHANGE

Attacking Iran is not a long-term solution
We need to bring about regime change in Iran - but preferably not by force.
by Newt Gingrich

"Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program in defiance of the United Nations has led some to call for military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities to prevent the terror-sponsoring regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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until the Iranian regime itself is replaced with one that does not sponsor terrorism and does not seek a nuclear program, then the threat will remain and grow.
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A military strike would likely degrade their capabilities, but it would not guarantee that Iran would not ultimately acquire a nuclear weapon, whether by shifting to alternative facilities or simply purchasing one. And it would not stop Iran from continuing to sponsor terrorism in Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel.
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Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
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If a military strike to replace the regime is the only option left to prevent this from occurring, then I would support it. However, it should be the last option because it isn't a very good one.

Instead, we should seek to replace the regime by bringing to bear the non-military weapons in our arsenal. A successful policy of regime change in Iran should start with what President Ronald Reagan did in eastern Europe to defeat communism.
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The Iranian regime is indeed dangerous and must be stopped. However, it is dangerous not just because of what weapons it has or is pursuing, but because of its evil intent. Therefore, the only viable long-term strategy for safety against Iran is replacing the regime - with force if necessary, but without force if possible. "


[1] What about if the United States agree to "security guarantees", that we will not attack Iran. Especially now when the world will bring pressure to bear upon the United States as the long holdout wanting pre-conditions when it comes to bargaining with Iran over their nuke program.

Just yesterday the Iranian newspapers were reporting with triumph because the United States finds itself in the minority when it comes to its opinions/demands concerning Iran.

(Reported yesterday on FOXNEWS by a reporter from Tehran.)

Pertinent Links:

1) Attacking Iran is not a long-term solution by Newt Gingrich