Moreover, while an air strike might set back Iran’s program by a few years, it would solidify nationalist support for the government and the nuclear program, particularly because one attack would not be enough. The process of protracted strikes could thwart positive political changes among the younger generation, thus reducing the chances of a more democratic and benign Iran emerging in the future.
而且，空袭虽然可能会将伊朗的核计划推迟几年，但也会促使民族主义者团结起来支持政府和核计划，特别是在一次打击不够的情况下。而如果实施长期打击，那么年轻一代中正面的政治转变可能会受挫，从而降低未来伊朗民主化、温和化的可能性。