Iran Warns US: 'Retaliation' - A Familiar Tune for a Different Audience
📰 THE STORY: Fox News reports that a senior Iranian diplomat warned of retaliation 'with everything we have' if the US attacks, framing it as Iran's aggressive stance against Washington. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to orchestrating a coup to overthrow Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and
setting the stage for decades of animosity and distrust. This is followed by the US arming Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war, resulting in hundreds of thousands of Iranian casualties, many from chemical weapons. Double Standard: When the US deploys aircraft carriers, conducts military exercises, or sends 'defensive' aid to allies in contested regions, it's framed as maintaining
stability. When Iran responds to perceived threats on its borders, it's labeled as aggressive and a precursor to conflict. Imagine if Mexico warned of retaliation against US military build-ups on its border; the narrative would be vastly different. Follow the Money: War, or the threat of it, is immensely profitable. Major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon see their stock prices
surge with heightened tensions in West Asia. US military aid to nations encircling Iran, such as the $1.3 billion annually to Sisi's Egypt, not only bolsters regional allies but also creates lucrative arms deals for the military-industrial complex. AIPAC, a significant lobbying force, spends millions influencing US policy to maintain a confrontation-first approach with Iran. 💡 THE PATTERN: This