Debate Should the US go to war with Iran?, live and 1v1 on camera
Intervene or stay out? Argue US foreign policy on Iran in a live, moderated 1v1 debate.
Every few years the question of confronting Iran comes back, usually over its nuclear program or its role in regional conflicts. The stakes are a wider war versus a nuclear-armed rival.
What each side argues
Intervene
- A nuclear Iran is too dangerous to allow
- Diplomacy and sanctions have not worked
- Deterrence needs a credible threat of force
Stay out
- Another Middle East war would cost lives and trillions
- Intervention tends to create more instability
- Diplomacy and containment are still on the table
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the War with Iran topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (Intervene vs Stay out).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate War with Iran online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "War with Iran" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live War with Iran debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.