Could we live with a nuclear-armed Iran? Reluctantly, yes
- Written by Benjamin Zala, Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations, Monash University
As the ceasefire between Israel and Iran seems to be holding for now, it is important to reflect on whether this whole episode was worth the risks.
Wider escalation was (and remains) possible, and we do not know whether Iran will seek a nuclear weapon with renewed vigour in the future.
So, could we live with a nuclear-armed Iran, if it does indeed...