U.S. senator backs renewed bombing of Iran for regime change
The short version
- Sen. Rick Scott said he would support a renewed U.S. bombing campaign on Iran if it accelerated regime change.
- Scott argued that until regime change occurs, the U.S. and Israel must act to prevent Iran from using nuclear weapons.
- Mortazavi warned that a war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than lead to regime change.
- The U.S. and Israel are concerned about Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons.
What we don’t know yet
- What specific conditions would trigger a renewed bombing campaign?
- How Iran might respond to a renewed U.S. bombing effort is not specified.
- The exact scope and duration of any potential bombing campaign are unclear.
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