Prof. Ted Postol: How Iran War Bankrupted the US & Israeli Military
Expert analysis of US-Iran tensions: military strikes cannot eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities—critical infrastructure is underground and technical expertise is widespread. Iran's advanced centrifuge cascades could produce multiple nuclear weapons within months if leadership decides to proceed. The discussion argues diplomacy, not confrontation, is the only viable path forward, as Iran has strategic incentives to avoid weaponization. Continued conflict risks global economic crisis: oil shortages, fertilizer scarcity, and food price spikes. Policymakers are criticized for operating in…
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