The 'Allies' Who Demand Peace While Funding War
📰 THE STORY: US 'allies' in the Middle East are reportedly pressing for weeks to prevent a direct military conflict with Iran, signaling a desire for de-escalation in the region after continuous provocations. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted its role in orchestrating a coup to overthrow Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad
Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of resentment and an anti-US sentiment that persists today. This foundational act of Western meddling is never mentioned when discussing 'Iranian aggression'. Double Standard: The media frames 'US allies' as peacebrokers, yet largely ignores their role in funding and arming proxy groups hostile to Iran, and their participation in the
devastating 2015-present war in Yemen (often using US-supplied weapons). When Iran retaliates to clear provocations (like the bombing of its consulate in Damascus), it's 'aggression'; when 'allies' or the US conduct covert operations or assassinations, it's 'deterrence' or 'defensive measures'. Follow the Money: The very 'allies' pushing for de-escalation, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE,
are also major purchasers of US weaponry, enriching the US military-industrial complex and creating a financial incentive for regional instability. Furthermore, lobbying groups like AIPAC, which spent $43.9 million in 2022 and 2023 on lobbying and campaign contributions, actively push for aggressive policies against Iran, ensuring that Washington's posture remains bellicose irrespective of