Upholding Sanctions Against Military Action
Editorial, The New York Times | June 11, 2008
Attacking Iran would be disastrous, many civilians would die, the nuclear program would subsist, and Israel's involvement would create a serious backlash in the region. ++ Iran's threats toward Israel give reason for concern but sanctions and diplomatic incentives - both endorsed by Obama and McCain - should be favored over military action. ++ If the UN does not authorize applying punitive methods, companies and financial institutions with leverage could be persuaded to slow deliveries to grab Tehran's attention.
