Iran Demands Accountability for Bombings as IAEA Ignores US/Israeli Aggression
📰 THE STORY: Iran insists the IAEA clarify its stance on alleged US and Israeli attacks on its nuclear sites in June before inspectors are granted full access, with atomic chief Mohammad Eslami criticizing the watchdog for succumbing to external pressure. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This is not new. The history of Iran's nuclear program is steeped in interference. In
1953, the CIA orchestrated a coup to overthrow democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, a move that fundamentally reshaped Iran's political trajectory and sowed distrust of Western intentions. More recently, in 2010, the Stuxnet cyberattack, widely attributed to US and Israeli intelligence, sabotaged Iranian centrifuges, revealing a pattern of covert operations against their
civilian nuclear infrastructure. Double Standard: Imagine if Russia or China bombed a US or Israeli nuclear facility, and then demanded the IAEA inspect it without condemning the attack. The global outrage would be deafening. Yet, when US and Israeli actions are implicated, the IAEA is expected to maintain 'neutrality' while Iran's facilities are destroyed, and their calls for accountability are
framed as obstruction. This selective application of international law is a hallmark of imperial foreign policy. Follow the Money: The pressure on the IAEA likely stems from significant lobbying efforts and strategic alliances. Organizations like AIPAC spend millions annually to influence US foreign policy, including pushing for a hawkish stance on Iran. In 2022 alone, AIPAC reported spending over