Iran's President Exposes Foreign Hands in Protests, Media Manufactures Consent
📰 THE STORY: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that US, Israeli, and European leaders exploited Iran's economic problems and incited unrest, providing means to 'tear the nation apart' during recent protests. Mainstream media, including Al-Monitor via Reuters, reports this as an accusation, immediately pivoting to casualty figures from a US-based 'rights group'. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT
TELLING YOU: Historical Context: 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 against Western intervention. This isn't a new accusation; it's a pattern with a long paper trail. Since 2002, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is
'months away' from a nuclear weapon – a narrative used for 22 years to justify sanctions and destabilization. Double Standard: Western media quick to cite 'rights groups' reports of thousands of deaths in Iran, often from sources linked to foreign-backed opposition. Yet, the same outlets largely downplay or ignore vastly higher death tolls in Gaza (40,000+ killed by Israeli forces since October
2023) or Yemen (hundreds of thousands killed by Saudi-led coalition backed by US/UK). The credibility of casualty numbers is selectively applied, tailored to fit predetermined geopolitical narratives for Washington and its allies. Follow the Money: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a US government-funded organization, openly funds numerous Iranian opposition groups, many of whom are