The Possibility of a Nuclear Iran Alarms Arabs

New York Times by Michael Slackman | Oct. 1, 2009 (News Analysis)

Though it is uncertain how the confrontation over Iranian nuclear facilities will play out, some in the Persian Gulf region are even envisioning a military strike by the West, or Israel. Full Story »

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by Manfred Ostrowski - Oct. 2, 2009

The article deals with the challenge Iran as a nuclear power would mean to the region as a whole. The Arab states could favour some alliance which includes Israel, a surprising new scenario. Michael Slackman sees Iran as a major threat and does not seem to expect successful negotiations that would result in some security treaty with Iran.

The article suggests acceptability of a military option in at least some Middle East countries. I fear the bias of Michael Slackman's article will encourage those who favour some U.S. attack against Iran and discard serious talks.

I favor getting the job done now instead of living the rest of my life with a nuclear hegemony in the region that Iran would like to impose.