Trump Says Iran Seeks Talks: Ignoring US-Backed Regime Change History
When Trump proclaimed Iran's leadership was suddenly eager to 'negotiate' after reports of harsh crackdowns on protesters, establishment media dutifully amplified the familiar tale of a repressive regime on its last legs. Yet, this narrative conveniently overlooks the long, sordid history of external interference that precedes such 'spontaneous' uprisings. From the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that
overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh to recent sanctions and covert operations, the US playbook for Iran has consistently involved destabilization, often conflating legitimate internal dissent with foreign-backed attempts at regime change. One might wonder if the eagerness to 'negotiate' is less about genuine diplomacy and more about a desperate attempt to avoid the
same fate as Iraq or Libya, countries whose 'liberation' left them in chaos. The media's portrayal often blurs the lines between grassroots anger and strategic provocations, failing to interrogate who truly benefits from the chaos. How often do these 'protests' erupt immediately after new, crippling sanctions or increased foreign intelligence activity? It's almost as if some protests are more
equal – and marketable – than others.