What fallacy is represented by this statement?:"Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons. Either we bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, or we wait for them to bomb us."
A) Slippery slope
B) False dilemma
C) Ad hominem
D) Hasty generalization

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This statement presents a false dilemma by assuming there are only two options (bombing Iran or waiting for them to bomb us) while ignoring the possibility of other alternatives, such as diplomacy or economic sanctions.

What Fallacy Is Represented by This Statement?:"Iran Is Trying to Develop