Urge Congress to Prevent a Costly War with Iran!

The Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation opposes any potential nuclear weapons program in Iran, but we believe that Iran is not an imminent threat to U.S. national security and is unlikely to be for several years. U.S. policy should focus first on tough, strong-minded diplomacy and negotiation. If we have learned nothing else from Iraq, it is that there are limitations to the use of military force.

Please join our efforts by adding your name to our petition urging Congress to prevent a military attack on Iran. Our goal is to gather at least 1 million signatures before we deliver the petition to Congress. Make your opposition heard in Washington!

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The Petition

Dear Members of Congress,

We are deeply troubled by the increased saber-rattling about Iran and its nuclear program, particularly by the Bush administration, which appears poised to repeat the errors that led to the costly war in Iraq. We urge you to do everything in your power to prevent President Bush from attacking Iran.

There are no good military options for solving our disagreements with Iran. Military action would only result in disastrous and unintended consequences. If we have learned nothing else from Iraq, it is that there are limitations to the use of military force.

No one wants a nuclear-armed Iran, but a military attack would only strengthen the hand of hardliners in Iran who are pushing for nuclear weapons and rally the Iranian people around the flag.

Smart, tough-minded dialogue and diplomacy are the best ways to protect America's security and are far more likely than force to produce a satisfactory resolution in the case of Iran.

Please urge President Bush and his administration to engage Iran in negotiations and not rush to military action.

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