Iran Seeks Peace, West Demands Unilateral Disarmament. Again.
Pezeshkian’s statement might seem novel in mainstream media, but Iran has consistently stated this position for decades. The 'coercion' in question? Decades of crippling sanctions, largely U.S.-led, which intensified after the U.S. unilaterally exited the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – an agreement Iran was largely complying with, according to the IAEA. The narrative always focuses
on Iran's nuclear ambitions, conveniently omitting the hypocrisy of nuclear-armed states demanding non-proliferation only from their adversaries. What Western media rarely highlights is how many times Washington has torpedoed diplomatic solutions with Tehran, opting instead for 'maximum pressure' that seems only to strengthen Iranian resolve. One might wonder if the goal is truly
non-proliferation, or simply maintaining a permanent boogeyman to justify endless military spending and regional interventions. Peace through unilateral demands is not peace; it’s capitulation dressed in diplomatic language.