Trump's 'Deal' or 'Disaster' for Iran: A Familiar Imperial Script
📰 THE STORY: Axios reports that Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding they 'quickly make a deal' on their nuclear program or face a 'far worse attack' than previous US actions, while boasting about a 'massive armada' heading to the region. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'deal or destruction' ultimatum isn't new. In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to
orchestrating a coup against Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and setting the stage for decades of animosity and US-led sanctions. Fast forward to 2002, and Benjamin Netanyahu has been warning Iran is 'months away' from a nuclear weapon—a claim now 22 years old and consistently disproven by intelligence agencies, yet still used to justify
threats. Double Standard: The US media frames Trump's threats as legitimate pressure to prevent nuclear proliferation, even while ignoring Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal—reportedly up to 90 warheads—which consistently goes unmentioned by US officials and press. When Iran seeks to enrich uranium for peaceful energy, it's a global crisis; when Israel possesses nuclear weapons outside the NPT,
it's a non-issue. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex is the primary beneficiary. US defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon see their stock prices soar with every escalation of tensions. AIPAC, a powerful lobbying group, spends tens of millions annually influencing US policy towards Iran, consistently pushing for confrontation and sanctions. This consistent drumbeat of