Iran's Economic Maneuvers Under the Shadow of 'War Threats' - Again.
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports that Iran is delegating import powers to regional governors to fortify its economy against destabilization allegedly caused by 'US war threats' and ongoing sanctions, preparing for potential conflict. This move aims to decentralize economic decision-making and reduce vulnerability to external pressures. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The
current 'US war threats' are not isolated events but part of a nearly 70-year pattern of US interference. In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to orchestrating a coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of resentment and distrust. The US also armed Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, a
conflict in which chemical weapons were used against Iranian forces. More recently, since 2002, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is 'months away' from a nuclear weapon – a claim now 22 years old and demonstrably false, yet continuously amplified to justify belligerence. Double Standard: Western media outlets often portray Iran's defensive preparations and economic adjustments as
signs of a rogue state, while ignoring the context of enduring US-imposed sanctions. These sanctions, designed to cripple Iran's economy, are a form of economic warfare causing immense suffering to ordinary citizens. Yet, similar devastating sanctions imposed by Western governments on Venezuela, which led to widespread starvation and a humanitarian crisis, are typically framed as 'pressure for