Iran Drills in Gulf: Another 'Threat' for US Arms Dealers?
The New Arab reports Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched ballistic and cruise missiles in the Gulf, firing at 'simulated targets' during drills. This is standard military posturing. What's omitted, however, is the consistent call from pro-war lobbyists in Washington for more military aid to 'deter' such activities—aid that often flows into the coffers of US defense contractors. This narrative
reliably fuels arms sales (US military aid to Israel alone includes billions annually for US-made weapons production). One might wonder if Tehran's drills are less about a genuine invasion risk and more about creating compelling news cycles for increased Pentagon budgets. How many times must a country conduct military exercises before we ask: is the real 'threat' to peace, or to the profit margins
of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon? The constant drumbeat of 'imminent danger' seems perfectly timed, always, to justify more weapons—not diplomatic solutions.