I use the term "rogue state" to indicate a nation in violation of it's treaty obligations. N. Korea, Iran, and Syria are presently such.

Two points. It doesn't matter how you use the term. What matters is how the US government uses the term. Secondly, we are a nation in violation of our treaty obligations.


"We want to be able to attack Iran without having to suffer any repercussions of a nuclear nature. "

Glad to know your opinion and desire- But I doubt if you speak for the US Government.

Not my desire. The desire expressed by many in the US government as well as the think tanks that drive the foreign policy of the US government. And also the desire of the US government as can easily be deduced by their unwillingness to accept Iran's offer of unconditional negotiations.