If you like war in Iraq, you'll love war on Iran

The U.S., in violation of its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations, is developing plans to modernize the nuclear weapons production complex to be able to produce new generations of weapons with different or modified capabilities, at an estimated cost of hundreds of billions of dollars. Iran's work on nuclear enrichment programs raises concerns about its intention to develop nuclear weapons, in violation of the NPT. Reports indicate the possibility of a U.S. or Israeli attack on alleged Iranian nuclear facilities, including the possible use of nuclear weapons. Even a conventional military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities could lead to significant morbidity and mortality among neighboring civilian populations. The fiscal costs of a war in Iran, coming on top of the present and future costs of the current military conflict in Iraq, represent resources that could better be used to address current and future domestic and global public health and environmental health needs. This presentation will discuss the potential health consequences of a military assault on Iran and efforts by Physicians for Social Responsibility to foster policies that encourage peaceful alternatives.