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He also wants him to tell Congress that he reserves the right to strike, increase US regional force strength, give Israel more advanced technology and intelligence, publicly hype an alleged Iranian threat, and commit to protecting Israel and regional security.
In other words, he wants ironclad US assurance that Washington and Israel agree on Iranian policy. No matter that Iran poses no threat. Military aggression is illegal, and initiating it puts millions of lives at risk.
His convoluted logic also claims preparing for war is the best way to avoid it. Unmentioned was urging peace through diplomacy, reason, conflict resolution, and knowing wars beget endless ones.
They don't solve problems. They create them. Attacking Iran is madness. Israel will be gravely harmed. So will America, regional countries, and others if economic consequences prove dire.
Responsible leaders don't take these risks. They also follow fundamental rule of law principles, urge peace over conflict, and work cooperatively with neighbors and allies. Doing otherwise assures outcomes no one should tolerate.
A Final Comment
On August 17, Iran's President Mahmoud Armadinejad addressed regional concerns on International al-Quds Day. Since 1979, it's been commemorated on Ramadan's last day.
It expresses solidarity with Palestinians. It opposes destructive Zionist policies. It's also against Israel's control of Jerusalem. Quds is the city's Arabic name.
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