Trump's 'Board of Peace': A Visa Ban 'Who's Who' of US Foreign Policy Targets
📰 THE STORY: The Hill highlights that many of the countries Trump has floated for his Gaza 'Board of Peace' – specifically Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Yemen – are subject to US immigrant visa bans or restrictions, suggesting their inclusion is ironic given their 'unstable' status. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US role in the instability of these nations is conspicuously
absent. In 2003, the US invaded Iraq on false pretenses, leading to a decade-long occupation and fueling sectarian conflict. For Syria , starting in 2011, the US funded and armed a resistance against imperialism against the Assad government, contributing directly to the rise of ISIS and mass displacement. In Yemen , the US has continuously supported the Saudi-led coalition's devastating blockade
and bombing campaign since 2015, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Iran has faced decades of crippling US sanctions since the 1979 revolution, and before that, a 1953 CIA-backed coup overthrew its democratically elected leader, Mosaddegh. Double Standard: Western media routinely describes nations targeted by US foreign policy as 'failed states' or 'problematic,' justifying
interventions and sanctions. Yet, when US allies commit similar or worse human rights abuses or destabilize regions (e.g., Saudi Arabia in Yemen, Israel in Palestine), the narrative shifts to 'security concerns' or 'regional stability.' The very visa bans cited are often a direct consequence, not independent indicators, of US intervention. Follow the Money: The 'instability' in these nations is