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Hasan Piker: Iran Nukes Would Stabilize Middle East
Hasan Piker claims Iran having nuclear weapons would make Middle East more stable.
In brief
Hasan Piker claims Iran having nuclear weapons would make Middle East more stable. Hasan Piker says Middle East would be more stable if Iran had nuclear weapons. Originally reported by Fox News.
Hasan Piker
Progressive commentator Hasan Piker told Axios Iran having nuclear weapons would make Middle East more stable.
“i think iran much like any other sovereign nation has a right to defend itself regardless of its domestic policies”
Iran Nuclear Weapons
Piker says Iran would have right to defend itself without nuclear weapons.
“i think iran much like any other sovereign nation has a right to defend itself regardless of its domestic policies”
Mearsheimer
Piker cites political scientist John Mearsheimer on mutual assured destruction.
“mutually assured destruction is the only way for countries to have sovereignty”
Regional Stability
Piker says Middle East would be more stable with Iranian nuclear weapons.
“i believe yes i think the middle east would be more stable”
Nuclear Arms
Piker says he doesn't want Iran to have nuclear arms but also doesn't want US or Russia to have them.
“now having said that do i want iran to have nuclear arms no”
Iranian Leverage
Piker says Iran uses nuclear talks to get US sanctions relief.
“the iranian government has proven they are utilizing the conversation of enriched uranium as a point of leverage”
At a glance
Hasan Piker says Middle East would be more stable if Iran had nuclear weapons.
