Trumps heavy Iran choice: Letters to the Editor June 21, 2025
The Issue: President Trump deliberation on whether to take military action against Iran’s last nuke site.President Trump has raised concerns that a post-regime Iran might resemble Libya after Moammar Khadafy — fractured, chaotic and unstable (“Don fears Daffy decision,” June 20).But the comparison between Iran and Libya is deeply flawed.Libya’s Khadafy, though brutal, never possessed the strategic capabilities Iran now holds.Iran is already a regional power, capable of threatening Israel — and far beyond — through its ballistic-missile arsenal and emerging nuclear capabilities.Moreover, post-Khadafy Libya lacked a unifying opposition or a credible heir, which fueled its descent into civil war.
Iran is different.Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has emerged as a potential transitional figure, and reports suggest some elements within Iran’s military are in quiet contact with his camp.Kim Ezra ShienbaumNew Milford, Pa.Iran has trained, armed, financed, encouraged and applauded terrorists who have killed American citizens.
For almost half a century, Iran’s leaders have preached “Death to America.”There will never be a better opportunity to remove these leaders than now.This will go a long way to promoting peace in the Middle East.
The people in Iran, especially the women, will thank us.Joe ZeloofHamilton, NJLaunching attacks on Iran, a nation of more than 90 million, risks an uncontrollable regional war with catastrophic consequences.It is not only immoral — it is insanity.Such escalation would bring mass suffering and global economic instability and further fuel anti-American sentiment.This is not America’s war.
It must not become one.Congress must act now to prevent an unauthorized war and assert its constitutional war powers.We cannot bomb our way out of failed policies.
More war will not bring peace or security — it will only deepen chaos.Say no to war with Iran.Jagjit SinghLos Altos, Calif.Iran is not Libya.
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