

Sanity Check: America’s Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
11 snips May 8, 2025
Victoria Coates, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a foreign policy expert, dives deep into Iran's nuclear ambitions and the risks they pose to U.S. security. She argues that Iran's so-called civilian nuclear program is a facade for developing weapons. The conversation also touches on the challenges within U.S.-Israel relations and how political dynamics threaten these alliances. Coates shares insights from her book, emphasizing the necessity for America to adopt a strong stance against Iran to safeguard both nations.
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Iran's Nuclear Program Reality
- Iran's nuclear program is not genuinely civilian due to deep underground bunkers and advanced centrifuges.
- The main concern is Iran's threats to the U.S. with potential nuclear weapons and ICBMs.
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Exposed
- Iran is the only country we negotiate with over civilian nuclear power while seeking nuclear weapons.
- Iran hides sites from inspectors, proving their nuclear ambitions aren't peaceful.
Exercise Due Process with Context
- Due process for illegal aliens depends on circumstances and sometimes can be summary removal.
- Use existing laws that allow expedited removal to control illegal immigration effectively.