Iran 'Threatens' US & Israel: Has Washington Forgotten Who Started the Wars?
The news focuses on Iran's statement vowing to 'hit back' at the US and Israel if attacked, painting Tehran as the aggressor. Conveniently absent from these reports is the historical context: the US-backed coup in 1953, decades of crippling sanctions, the assassination of top Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in 2020 by US drone strike, and persistent Israeli sabotage operations within
Iran's borders. (One might wonder if any other nation would respond differently to constant, overt hostility.) This narrative ignores the meticulously documented 'regime change' playbook. Instead of framing Iran's statement as a defensive posture against ongoing provocations, the media presents it as an unprovoked threat. Such framing ensures that if (or when) a direct confrontation occurs, the
'blame' will be squarely placed on Tehran, justifying further military adventures and continued US aid to its regional allies (which, according to OpenSecrets.org, heavily benefits politicians who take AIPAC money, like Rep. Brad Sherman, who received $27,500 from pro-Israel groups in 2022).