Bloomberg Manufactures 'Furor' Over Pretoria's Sovereignty While Ignoring Western Hypocrisy
📰 THE STORY: Bloomberg reports that South Africa faces 'mounting pressure' and 'furor' over Iran's participation in joint naval drills off Cape Town, suggesting this further 'sours' Pretoria’s ties with the US. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: South Africa, a nation born out of struggle against apartheid—a regime heavily supported by the US and Israel until 1994—has a
long-standing commitment to non-alignment and multi-polar cooperation. Its recent ICJ genocide case against Israel, on the moral authority of its own history, is a direct challenge to the US-led order. The US itself conducted extensive joint naval exercises with countries like Saudi Arabia (which has one of the worst human rights records) with no 'furor' from major media. Double Standard: When the
US or NATO countries conduct naval drills with dozens of nations globally, including dictatorial regimes, it's framed as 'security cooperation' or 'deterrence.' When South Africa, a sovereign nation, drills with Iran, it's immediately labelled 'souring ties' and 'furor.' The implication is clear: Washington dictates who South Africa can and cannot cooperate with. This is reminiscent of US
sanctions against Venezuela for seeking medical supplies from Iran during COVID-19, while the US hoarded vaccines. Follow the Money: The 'mounting furor' largely emanates from US and European channels, reflecting the influence of defense contractors and geopolitical strategists who profit from maintaining US hegemony and demonizing nations like Iran. The US uses its financial leverage, such as