Iran Denies Arms Deal. Meanwhile, US Flooded with Israeli Weapons.
Al-Monitor, citing 'procurement reports,' highlights Iran’s denial of receiving arms from China and Russia. The implication, of course, is that Iran’s acquisition of weaponry is uniquely destabilizing. Yet, this narrative ignores the colossal arms pipeline from the US to its allies in the region, particularly Israel. In December 2023 alone, the Biden administration expedited two emergency weapons
sales to Israel, bypassing Congress for $106 million worth of tank shells and $147.5 million for 155mm artillery shells (U.S. State Department). One might wonder if the concern for 'destabilization' is truly universal, or if it's applied selectively. While sanctions throttle Iran's access to conventional arms, the US ensures allies like Israel are equipped with precision-guided munitions and F-35
fighter jets, a disparity that apparently doesn't warrant similar alarm in mainstream reports. The focus: Iran's alleged denials. The silence: the industrial-scale arming of a nuclear power in a volatile region, funded by US taxpayers.