IOC's Selective 'Concern' for Iranian Athletes
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expressing 'concern' for Iranian athletes, citing 'unrest' and 'crackdowns' in Iran, and claiming thousands have been killed by the government. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This manufactured 'concern' conveniently overlooks the historical reality of Western-backed destabilization in Iran.
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 decades of authoritarian rule. This sowed deep distrust of Western intervention, creating long-term grievances that continue to be exploited. Double Standard: The IOC's sudden morality for Iranian athletes stands in
stark contrast to its utterly deafening silence on the persecution, injury, and murder of Palestinian athletes. Since October 2023, well over 100 Palestinian athletes, coaches, and sports officials have been killed by the Israeli government, including Olympic hopefuls. The IOC has issued no statements of concern, imposed no sanctions, and conducted no independent inquiries. This is not about
'human rights' but rather geopolitical signaling. Follow the Money: The narrative of 'Iranian unrest' is heavily amplified by Western-funded opposition groups, many with direct ties to foreign governments and lobby groups. For instance, groups like the MEK, designated terrorists by the US until 2012, are openly hosted in Albania and France and tirelessly lobby Western governments for regime