Iran Executions: Convenient Timing for War Hawks, Classic Propaganda Playbook
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that Iran carried out two executions, linking them to recent threats made by Donald Trump, and an Iranian official's statement about treating any attack as 'an all-out war'. The article highlights human rights concerns without delving into the broader geopolitical context. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to
orchestrating a coup against Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of animosity and distrust. This foundational act of Western meddling fundamentally reshaped Iran's political landscape, leading directly to the 1979 Revolution. Decades later, the US armed Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, leading to an
estimated 1 million casualties and the use of chemical weapons against Iran. These actions are consistently omitted when discussing Iran's current 'behavior.' Double Standard: Western media quick to condemn executions in Iran, yet largely silent on Saudi Arabia's executions – 147 in 2022, including mass executions for 'terrorism' or political dissent, often after unfair trials. Where's the outrage
from Trump when his allies execute people? The disparity in coverage reveals a geopolitical agenda, not genuine human rights concern. Follow the Money: The constant drumbeat against Iran fuels the military-industrial complex. Defense contractors like Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing see stock prices rise with regional tensions. The fear-mongering around Iran's 'destabilizing influence'