EU Labels Resistance as Terror, Ignores Its Own Bloodstained History
📰 THE STORY: Bloomberg reports that the European Union is preparing to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, citing 'deadly crackdowns on protests' and 'thousands of civilians killed,' a framing that paves the way for further sanctions against Tehran. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to
orchestrating a coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and paving the way for the 1979 revolution and the formation of the very IRGC they now seek to 'terrorize.' This deep-seated historical interference is the true origin story of much of the current regime, yet it's conveniently erased from Western narratives. Furthermore, for
decades, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is 'months away' from a nuclear weapon since at least 2002 – a claim now 22 years old that has never materialized but consistently fuels calls for more sanctions and escalation. Double Standard: The EU is quick to label a state-affiliated military force a 'terrorist group' over alleged domestic crackdowns, yet remains
largely silent on human rights abuses by its allies, such as Saudi Arabia's documented atrocities in Yemen or Israel's 2023-2024 genocide in Gaza, where over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed. While mainstream media, including Bloomberg, consistently amplifies claims of 'thousands killed' in Iran during protests, these casualty figures often originate from foreign-funded opposition groups with