> It is the mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to erase Israel from the map of the region. — Ali Khamenei

Does that sound like someone who should have a nuclear arsenal?

I agree. But also, are the words and actions of Russia, China, North Korea, Israel and the US (and the rest of the nuclear club) the sort you think ideal?

That the US decides who can have them is darkly hilariously.

Is the US perfect? Of course not. But considering the alternatives, yes - I am glad the US can serve as the arbiter.

I think it would mean nuclear weapons in the hands of Hamas, hezbollah and other organizations who could use them without a state/regime to blame. Iran could say “it wasn’t us, you can’t prove anything” meanwhile city after city in Israel is destroyed. Further, any action to destroy Iran’s stockpile would be met with a nuclear response and the claim of self defense.