Asked in the KHON2 1st Congressional District debate Monday night (Oct. 22) if they would support war against Iran, Charles Djou and Colleen Hanabusa both said they believe economic sanctions are working. But both said Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.

In such a scenario, Djou, who has served in a war zone, said the U.S. “cannot stand idly by.”

Hanabusa said she agreed with President Barack Obama‘s remarks in the final presidential debate that Iran obtaining nukes would constitute crossing a “red line” that would lead the U.S. to stand with Israel regarding possible military action.

But Hanabusa also noted that sanctions have caused a 50 percent reduction in the value of the Iranian currency.

As well, Hanabusa said she wants an immediate withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan — Obama says it must wait until the end of 2014 — while Djou said he supports the president’s plan. Djou called Hanabusa’s plan “hasty.”