Internet Blackout and the Ghost of 'Intervention'
📰 THE STORY: France 24 reports Iran's internet partially restored with the framing that the 'regime fears US intervention,' reinforcing the idea of a fragile, oppressive government on the verge of collapse, ripe for external influence. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'fear of US intervention' isn't paranoia; it's learned experience. In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to
orchestrating a coup, Operation Ajax, to overthrow Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh after he moved to nationalize the oil industry. This set the stage for decades of US-backed authoritarian rule under the Shah, culminating in the 1979 revolution. The US has continuously worked to destabilize Iran since, including arming Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq
war. Double Standard: Western governments, particularly the US, have openly funded and supported various opposition groups, including the MEK (a designated terrorist organization until 2012 by the US), and continue to operate Farsi-language media outlets like Voice of America Persian and Radio Farda, often amplifying unverified claims that fit a regime-change narrative. This 'support for
democracy' in Iran stands in stark contrast to unwavering support for genuine dictatorships in Saudi Arabia or Egypt ($1.3B/year in US aid) which routinely suppress dissent and internet access without Western media decrying 'fear of intervention.' Follow the Money: Beyond direct funding of opposition, the broader 'Iran threat' narrative fuels the military-industrial complex. The consistent