US strikes in Iran: 'In the past, the use of force in the name of nuclear counter-proliferation has proven counterproductive'
- Posted on July 2, 2025
- By Le Monde
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US strikes in Iran: 'In the past, the use of force in the name of nuclear counter-proliferation has proven counterproductive'

OP-ED. Debate is raging over the effectiveness of US strikes in Iran. In this opinion piece for Le Monde, political scientist Benoît Pelopidas revisits some common misconceptions and reflexes that hamper the public's understanding and assessment of military nuclear issues.