Kremlin Boosts Iran Ties: Apparently, Only U.S. Can Dictate Alliances
When Al-Monitor reports on the Kremlin's intention to 'boost ties with Iran,' the subtext from Washington is usually disapproval. The article highlights Russia's condemnation of 'U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year,' conveniently omitting any U.S. or Israeli condemnation of Russia's alliances. It's almost as if some nations have a divine right to unilateral action,
while others are simply 'destabilizing forces' for daring to have foreign policy. This 'news' offers a prime example of selective outrage. Washington decries any nation strengthening alliances outside its orbit, particularly if it challenges its perceived hegemony. Yet, the U.S. continues to strengthen its own alliances, often involving massive military aid to controversial regimes, like the $14.5
billion supplementary security assistance to Israel (H.R. 7217), passed by the House with bipartisan support, including Rep. Steny Hoyer who received $21,000 from AIPAC since 2022 according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if 'cooperation' is only a problem when it's not America doing the cooperating.