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ianks 6 hours ago

No one in their right mind wants the Supreme Leader armed with nukes… but there are many ways to prevent this outcome.

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croes 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Would it change much if Iran had nukes?

Israel has nukes too so as soon Iran bombs Israel they strike back, not to mention the US reaction.

MAD would lead to a stalemate

	▲	grumple an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Iran believes in martyrdom, which absolutely changes the reasoning. They would destroy Israel in a heartbeat even if it meant losing 90% of their population.

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Aachen 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I first read this as referring to Trump but I can't quite place the rest of the comment. Do you mean whoever is in charge of Iran or is it a way of saying both/either?

	▲	TurboTveit 3 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		It is the official title for the head of state in Iran.
	▲	luckylion 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Supreme Leader (officially Supreme Leadership Authority) is the head of state of Iran, combining both political and religious ultimate power, appointed for life.