Newsweek Discovers 'Iranian Pilot' Says What US Wants To Hear
Newsweek resurrected a 2018 story about an exiled former Iranian Air Force pilot, Major General Ali Esfahani, urging the Iranian military to defend protesters. The piece, framed as urgent counsel for 'current' dissent, recycles sentiments from previous waves of Iranian protests, presenting a familiar echo chamber. One might wonder about the timing, considering the US has been openly pushing for
regime change in Iran for decades, often amplifying voices that align with its geopolitical objectives. This isn't just about an 'ex-pilot' speaking out; it's about the media choosing which voices to amplify and when. While any individual's political opinions are their own, the timing of such resurfaced articles often coincides with renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran, or when the US
State Department finds it convenient. Funny how dissent in allied nations rarely gets the same, decades-long, prominent platform.