The Iran Deal--President Obama's True Objectives

Submitted by emmett (United States), Nov 26, 2013 at 11:45

November 25, 2013

Subject: The Iran-P5 +1 Deal

I believe President Obama accepted this deal because he wants to significantly reduce Israel's relative military superiority in the Middle East.

Additionally, he aims to coerce Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait (who oppose the deal) to accept the idea of "containment" of Iran.

"Containment" worked with the former Soviet Union because of the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD).

Unfortunately, Iran's leaders, have publicly stated that they believe their 12^th Imam will re- appear after a "giant war". I respect their religious conviction.

In their case, MAD is not a deterrent but an inducement.

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