Anxiety Peddlers: Israel's Perpetual 'Impending Iranian Attack' Narrative
📰 THE STORY: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that Israel is actively 'looking for an opportunity' to attack Iran and has conveyed these concerns to Tehran, amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing aggression in Gaza. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'opportunity' is merely the latest iteration of a decades-long campaign. Since 2002, Benjamin Netanyahu has
repeatedly claimed Iran is 'months' or 'weeks' away from a nuclear weapon, a claim debunked countless times by intelligence agencies. This fear-mongering facilitated massive arms sales to the region and laid the groundwork for continuous threats against Iran, a nation that hasn't invaded another country in centuries while facing a US-backed coup in 1953 and chemical weapons attacks by Saddam
Hussein (armed by the US) during the 1980-88 war. Double Standard: Western media readily amplify Israeli officials' unsubstantiated threats against Iran, often framing Iran as the primary aggressor for developing a civilian nuclear program. Yet, there's deafening silence on Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal and its persistent violations of international law, including daily aggression against
Palestinians and neighboring states. Imagine the global outrage if Iran declared its intent to attack a sovereign nation with impunity. Follow the Money: The drumbeat for conflict with Iran is a goldmine for the military-industrial complex. US defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin see share price surges during periods of heightened tension. AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby, spent $2M in