Their intense exchange wasn't just about Iran... it exposed decades of global hypocrisy, war logic, and nuclear double standards.
1. Did Mehdi Hasan Just Prove That Giving Up Nukes Gets You Killed?
During the debate, Mehdi Hasan listed examples that shocked viewers.
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Ukraine gave up nukes in the 90s... then got invaded by Russia.
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Saddam Hussein gave up WMDs... and was executed after a U.S. invasion.
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Gaddafi gave up chemical and nuclear weapons... and was brutally killed after NATO intervention.
“You give up nukes, you get invaded. You keep nukes... you survive,” Mehdi told Piers.
It’s a disturbing but powerful point... and one many leaders can't ignore.
2. Is Piers Morgan Ignoring the Real Threat in the Middle East?
Piers Morgan pushed back, suggesting that Iran is a threat that needs to be stopped. But Mehdi wasn’t having it.
He pointed out something few in Western media ever say out loud: Israel already has nuclear weapons.
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Israel has never signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
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Israel does not allow IAEA inspections
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Israel has bombed Iranian targets during nuclear negotiations
So why is Iran under pressure... while Israel gets a free pass?
3. Why Do Countries That Keep Nukes Stay Safe?
This part of the debate hit home. Mehdi argued that countries with nuclear weapons don’t get attacked. Look at North Korea, he said.
Piers didn’t fully agree... but couldn’t deny the logic.
“You don’t want Iran to get nukes, so stop giving them a reason to want them,” Mehdi said.
He argued that attacking Iran or assassinating their diplomats only makes them double down on defense.
It’s common sense... yet often ignored in mainstream narratives.
4. What About Israel’s Violations? Mehdi Hasan Didn’t Hold Back
In one of the most explosive moments, Mehdi listed facts that made Piers visibly uncomfortable.
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“You know which country has nukes in the Middle East? Israel.”
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“You know who doesn’t allow nuclear inspectors in? Israel.”
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“You know who hasn’t signed the NPT? Israel. Not Iran.”
These statements were backed by UN records... but are rarely said so openly on international platforms.
Mehdi Hasan called out the double standards... and didn’t let Piers off the hook.
5. Did This Debate Change the Game on Nuclear Policy?
Whether you agree with Mehdi or Piers, the debate raised critical questions:
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Are we encouraging nukes by punishing those who disarm?
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Is Israel’s nuclear secrecy destabilizing the region?
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Should the world stop attacking countries mid-negotiation if it truly wants peace?
Mehdi even revealed that Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, was assassinated during ongoing talks.
"How can we talk peace while killing the people sent to negotiate?" he asked.
And frankly... Piers had no answer.
No matter which side you’re on, one thing is clear:
This isn’t just a debate between two journalists... it’s a debate about the future of war and peace.
As long as some countries are allowed nukes and others are punished for even wanting them, the world will remain on the brink.
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