Peace is unlikely
Iran’s launch of over 300 drones and missiles into Israel is just the latest attempt by Iran to damage and ultimately destroy Israel. Peace is a word thrown around by diplomats who have shown little progress in achieving anything as meaningful as peace over the 50 years I have read about conflict in the region. Iran and its proxies have no intention of reaching peace. They want to destroy Israel. That is their goal and it has not changed. I am disheartened by the complete incompetence of the current administration. If you want peace, you need to confront the country responsible. In the Middle East, that is Iran. Until our president wises up, that will not happen and we are all less safe because of it.
— Ken Fischer, Corona
A highly contested issue
The possibility of a military strike against Iran has sparked intense debate. As tensions continue to rise, the question of whether such action could lead to peace remains a highly contested issue. One argument against it is that it would likely lead to further destabilization in the region.
Moreover, it would undermine diplomatic efforts to address Iran’s nuclear program and other concerns, pushing the country further into isolation. The notion that an Iran strike could bring peace is a misguided and dangerous assumption. Rather than solving the complex issue at hand, it would only lead to further bloodshed, instability and suffering.
— Hazel Macareno, Montclair
The simple answer is no
Iran is the main exporter of terrorism throughout the Mideast. Trump had them on the ropes and almost bankrupt with sanctions. Biden comes into office and breathes new life into Iran, by releasing billions of dollars to them. Iran stated they would use the money however they wished. Iran has been saying death to America and Israel for over 50 years. Nothing has changed. They will continue to sponsor terrorism throughout the Mideast every chance they get. We need a strong president who is willing to lead the free world, not a weak, clueless, incompetent, president as we have now.
— Larry Van Der Kolk, Corona
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