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Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?

Iran is getting closer to developing its first nuclear weapon. With tensions rising in the Middle East, should the U.S. and its allies take a stand? Those calling to stop Iran now argue this is a “now or never” moment for the region. Those calling for tolerance say while it’s not ideal, it is manageable, and maintaining diplomacy should be the focus. Now we debate: Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now? 

Arguing STOP NOW: Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 

Arguing TOLERATE: Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center 

Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates 

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