Putin Offers Netanyahu 'Help' with Iran, Again
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently held a phone call, with Putin reportedly offering Russia's 'help' in mediating with Iran. This narrative of Iran as a regional spoiler, requiring external 'mediation,' is a familiar echo from Netanyahu's playbook. Remember 2012, 2015, and 2018? Each time, the 'existential threat' of Iran conveniently diverted
attention from other regional issues, justifying increased military aid and aggressive posturing from the Israeli government. One might wonder if this endless cycle of 'Iran threat' discussions benefits anyone other than leaders needing foreign policy distractions, or defense contractors. The media dutifully reports these high-level conversations without exploring the deeper, more cynical
strategic dance at play, or the historical context that reveals this isn't a new concern, but a constant refrain.