Trump's 'Deal' with Iran: Old Playbook, New Liar
📰 THE STORY: Donald Trump, reportedly eyeing a second term, publicly stated his expectation that Iran would seek a deal to avoid US military strikes. This frames US military action as an inevitable consequence of Iranian non-compliance, positioning any future Iranian concessions as a direct result of implied threats. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long history
of destabilizing Iran, epitomized by the 1953 CIA-backed coup that overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, installing the Shah and paving the way for decades of US influence. Trump himself unilaterally withdrew the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, a deal Iran was adhering to, then reimposed crippling sanctions. This isn't about 'avoiding
strikes'; it's about compelling submission through economic strangulation and the threat of force. Double Standard: Western media routinely amplifies claims of Iran's 'destabilizing influence' in the Middle East, while downplaying or ignoring the overwhelming military presence of the US in the region, its arming of Saudi Arabia (which waged war in Yemen resulting in hundreds of thousands dead),
and Israel's documented destabilizing actions and human rights abuses in Palestine and neighboring countries. The US demands a 'deal' from Iran but frequently disregards international law or existing treaties when it suits its own geopolitical interests. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex profits massively from a continuously unstable Middle East. Companies like Lockheed Martin and