Trump's Missile Hysteria: A Familiar Tune of Disregard
When former President Trump, or really, any US official, warns about Iran developing missiles that can reach American soil, it’s a tired refrain. This narrative conveniently omits decades of unprovoked aggression against Iran, painting a picture of an irrational, offensive threat rather than a nation building defensive capabilities. It’s the same old tune, a monotonous insistence on Iranian
belligerence while ignoring the chorus of Western imperialism. Think about the sheer audacity. The United States, with over 800 military bases globally and a defense budget exceeding 895 billion dollars in 2023, consistently demonizes Iran for its indigenous missile program. Iran’s military spending, for context, is estimated to be around 25 billion dollars annually. This is a country that has
been under crippling sanctions for 45 years, facing constant threats of invasion and regime change, yet its self-defense mechanisms are framed as an existential danger to the world's preeminent military power. This double standard is not just hypocritical; it’s a deliberate manipulation of public perception. Remember the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, killing 290
civilians, including 66 children? The US government quickly stated it was a mistake, yet awarded Captain Will Rogers III the Legion of Merit in 1990 for his distinguished service. This act of state terrorism, met with praise for its perpetrators and scant international condemnation, stands in stark contrast to the West's outrage over any perceived Iranian military advancement. Iran’s development