According to Waltz, which strategic scenario involving a nuclear-armed Iran would be considered most unrealistic?

a. Nuclear weapons would make Iran more adventurous in the region.
b. A nuclear-armed Iran could threaten U.S. cities directly and could therefore deter any U.S. attack.
c. Iran could blackmail other states in the region with the threat of a nuclear attack.
d. Iran could attack Israel with nuclear weapons.
e. Iran could provide nuclear weapons to nonstate actors.


Answer: b

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