Red Flag Arguments for Joining a War

Middle East,Iran,Israel,Donald Trump,Nuclear War,Denuclearization,World

Posted on AllSides June 18, 2025

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The case that a nuclear-armed Iran would be against U.S. interests is straightforward. Preventing this outcome doesn’t justify any and all sacrifices, but it certainly requires attention. However, I keep encountering what I consider "red flag" arguments. That is, arguments that, when made, arouse my suspicion or repulse me.

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