Don't like the war" and more of your letters, Aug. 4, 2026

This Aug. 4, 2026 edition of reader letters includes competing takes on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and on U.S. policy. Several letters respond to questions about whether Iran is seeking a nuclear bomb and whether it should be allowed to have one; one writer credits Trump for opposing more funding for Iran, while others argue for a tougher approach and reject war. The page also contains factual footnotes citing the U.S. government’s count of 991 Americans killed in incidents believed linked to Iran since 1979, and notes differing claims about Iran’s execution methods. Other letters cover Iowa unionization issues, suggestions for catching an Iowa sunset, donation logistics that avoid PayPal, and critiques of a newsletter logo.