Israel's Not So New Iran Policy Relies on Old Playbook
📰 THE STORY: The BBC outlines how Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government is reportedly pushing for regime change in Iran, specifically hoping a returning Donald Trump in the White House will greenlight more aggressive, 'maximalist' strikes to achieve this goal. The article suggests this is a strategic move to address Iran's regional influence and alleged nuclear ambitions. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE
NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This isn't Israel's unique idea. The US and its allies have been attempting regime change in Iran for over 70 years, starting with the 1953 CIA coup that overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. This act destabilized the region, installed a brutal Shah, and directly led to the 1979 revolution. For 22 years, since 2002, Benjamin
Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is 'months away' from a nuclear weapon without verifiable proof, creating a perpetual casus belli. Double Standard: Western media readily discusses 'regime change' in sovereign nations like Iran as a viable (if fraught) policy option while simultaneously condemning any nation that dares to challenge its own democratically elected government, even peacefully.
Imagine the BBC reporting on Iran 'eyeing regime change in Israel' via international pressure and strategic alliances – it would be labeled an act of war or radical extremism. The US and Israel's right to interfere is presumed; others' resistance is branded 'terrorism'. Follow the Money: The architects of this endless confrontation—think tanks, lobbying groups, and defense contractors—have reaped