What does Waltz predict to be the most likely result of a U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear capabilities and its conventional military installations?

a. the toppling of Iran's current regime, although with no guarantee of what type of new regime will emerge
b. the toppling of Iran's current regime and its replacement by a pro-Western government
c. the disintegration of Iran as its neighbors carve up significant portions of its territory
d. retaliatory strikes against U.S. personnel in Iraq and long-term anti-American hatred in Iran
e. Iranian attacks on such U.S. allies as Kuwait and Israel


Answer: d

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