Problem is that there is a time element here. If nothing is done about Iran's getting a nuclear weapon, it's likely that Israel will attack Iran--and as you know, that would start a horrendous conflagration in that part of the world.

Having said that, I do recognize, as I've already noted, that any overt campaign against Iran will give the regime the excuse to play the "patriotism" card. I gather then from the comments that you feel the risk of this--and the resulting ability of Mr. A etc. to claim his opposition are traitors-- outweigh the risks of an attack by Israel.

My gut feeling is that we should try to find out what Mousavi and the rest of Mr. A's opposition would like the West to do--and be guided by that.