Iran's 'Battle Readiness' Alarms Media, Not its Arms Dealers
According to Al-Monitor, Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Aerospace Commander Majid Mousavi declared his nation at 'peak readiness' with expanded missile stockpiles following a '12-day war with Israel.' This narrative swiftly pivots to U.S. President Trump’s 'threats of intervention' amid Iranian protests, linking internal dissent to external threats. What's omitted? The consistent, lucrative cycle of
saber-rattling that benefits defense contractors and fuels the geopolitical power plays. While Al-Monitor reports on Iran's claims, it glosses over the fact that a 'war' often means a new sales opportunity for U.S. and European arms manufacturers. After all, if Iran is 'ready for battle,' then its neighbors must be 'ready to buy.' One might wonder how many 'warnings' it takes for the permanent war
economy to hit its quarterly targets.